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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 | VOL. 92 NO. 1 | THEYELLOWJACKET.ORG

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New class begins college journey

Student disciplined for setting gym fires

By NICK FARRELL Executive Editor

Campus security and local police responded to two small fires in the old gym at the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse Aug. 28 that resulted in the discipline of one student.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. that night, students involved in Sting Swing reported the first of two fires to campus security before another fire was discovered about 40 minutes later, according to the campus’ head of security.

“We got a call from a student stating there was a fire in a garbage can located directly outside the old gym,” said Mike Humiston, director of the Department of Public Safety. “Security responded and put out that fire. Shortly after, a second fire in a women’s restroom garbage can was

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A group of freshmen participate in an activity during orientation weekend Aug. 22-24. Due to a smaller freshman class of approximately 370 students, overall enrollment at the university fell this year.

Fewer high school grads results in smaller freshman class

By KIMMI BASTON

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Incoming class sizes at Waynesburg University

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In 2013, Waynesburg University welcomed one of the largest freshmen classes in its history.

This year, it ushered in the smallest class in more than five years.

Jessica Sumpter, director of the Department of Admissions, said the small size of this year’s freshmen class is due in part to conscious decisions from the university, but may also be part of what she feels is a new era in college enrollment nationwide.

Compared to 2013, the number of high school graduates in 2014 decreased by three percent, both nationally and in Pennsylvania.

“There are fewer high school graduates, [but] there’s still the same number of colleges and universities,” said Sumpter. “So, ultimately, that makes for fewer students for the same number of universities.”

With the exception of 2013, the university has admitted at least 400 students each fall. This year, only 370 were admitted.

Sumpter believes this may be a reflection of falling enrollment rates everywhere.

In addition to the national college climate, however, Waynesburg did make the choice to bring in a smaller class than last year’s, which included 451 students.

“We knew we couldn’t hold the same class as 2013,” said Sumpter.

University recognized again for value

By JOHN LYDIC

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Another ranking has Waynesburg atop the best value schools in America, something that does not surprise Waynesburg faculty members.

Educate to Career recently ranked Waynesburg 104th out of 1,200 schools in best values across the country.

The ranking is one of many lists Waynesburg has made since 2013, and it comes as no surprise to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jacquelyn Core.

“I think we have always been a great value,” said Core. “I just think value and affordability is a more important metric than it has been in the past. I think there are more people taking notice of

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“So we did make some strategic decisions to make sure that we did not have a class of 451.”

The Department of Admissions made changes in admissions criteria and the way that scholarships are issued, among other things. A major factor in the decision to admit fewer students was a lack of extra housing.

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“We realized that we couldn’t have the capacity of housing where it was [in 2013], so we were shooting for a lower number to begin with for the fall 2014 class,” said Sumpter.

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Throughout the years spent at a college or university, students face a variety of challenges. For a freshman, this list may seem neverending.

Whether you travel 30 minutes up the road to go to school or travel J A C K E T L I F E a c r o s s An occasional series the country, freshman year brings a whole new level to being out of one’s comfort zone.

For some freshmen, their first year in college may also mark the first time they have to study hard, live with another person, find a job and experience homesickness.

Homesickness is a common emotion during the years spent away at school.

For those who live close to campus and can make the time to travel home, homesickness is not as much of an issue.

It is a feeling that freshman Moesha Godwin knows all too well.

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In realignment, former Bonner to serve as ‘voice’ of program

By SAMANTHA PEER Managing Editor

Adam Jack has come full circle in his career at Waynesburg.

Jack received his undergraduate degree from Waynesburg University, serving as a part of the third class of Bonner Scholars, giving 2,000 hours of his time to community service from 1994-1998. Now, Jack is an assistant professor and chair of

the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Science.

Though those positions already take much of Jack’s time, he will now wear another hat as the director of the Bonner Scholars.

“It’s an additional duty, but it is something that I have a passion for,” said Jack. “It is a part of my life that I really enjoy doing.”

Due to his experience as a Bonner Scholar, Jack brings a natural ability to lead the group.

“I think that when you believe in something and have been a part of it before, you bring a natural love and passion,” said Jack.

“Having been a Bonner Scholar, I know what the students are going through. I know what it felt like to be a freshman showing up for the first day. I was in their shoes, and I think that helps me to relate to them.”

Though equipped to lead the Bonners through his experience

as a student, Jack is humbled by the opportunity he has been afforded to serve as.

“I am humbled that the university asked me to take this position, and that the president and provost and the administration thought highly enough of me to put me into a prestigious position of the Bonner Program,” said Jack.

“Ultimately, I believe that serving as a Bonner Scholar helped to mold me into the person I am today.”

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Change in Fiat Lux requirement bolsters chapel attendance

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By TYLER WOLFE

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LEE: STRIVE FOR LOVE, GOD'S KINGDOM

The focus of University President Douglas G. Lee's chapel address Tuesday was 1 Corinthians 13. He noted the adjectives used in the passage to describe love were words of behaviors and attitudes, not feelings.

New leadership program director to speak

By MATT KOLL

For the Yellow Jacket

A new school year comes with many unique things.

The latest batch of freshmen arrive, and returning students receive yet another schedule of classes and maybe even a new living space.

Sometimes the faculty and staff guide these students' changes as well.

This year is no different, as the Rev. James Tinnemeyer has joined Waynesburg University as the director of the Center for Leadership and Christian Ministry.

His job on campus will involve helping post-graduate, ordained pastors.

“My job will be to try to help these pastors lead in the church,” said Tinnemeyer.

“There are some methods that they can use to become better leaders that are important to learn.”

As well as his work with young pastors, Tinnemeyer would also like to get some teaching experience in the Biblical Studies Department during his time at Waynesburg.

Tinnemeyer did not come from a typical ministerial background, as he was an attorney for four years at a law firm in downtown Pittsburgh before going to seminary school.

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Rev. James Tinnemeyer • Rev. James Tinnemeyer has joined Waynesburg University as the director of the Center for Leadership and Christian Ministry.

• Tinnemeyer served as the acting head of staff at the Shadyside Presbysterian Church in Pittsburgh for nine years.

• “He seems to be very good at integrating faith through life experiences. “ - Rev. Poteet “I’m what you would call a second career pastor,” said Tinnemeyer. “I had really been interested in law so I went to school for it, but since I was a kid I had always been drawn to the ministry and loved the church, and as I got older, I could tell God was leading me toward ministerial work.”

After his time in law, Tinnemeyer enjoyed two different positions in the ministry.

He was first a pastor at the Oakmont Presbyterian Church for a little over four years to get his feet wet in the field.

Before coming to Waynesburg, Tinnemeyer served as the acting head of staff at the Shadyside Presbysterian Church in Pittsburgh for nine years.

One of Tinnemeyer’s accomplishments during his time at Shadyside Presbysterian Church was raising $5 million for renovations to the church through its 2008 Capital Campaign, “Building Community.”

“I had a lot of good help,” said Tinnemeyer. “It’s always good to work as a team and I have some really great people at the church, both on staff and at the parish. I think that can be applied to anything you are working with people for.”

The Rev. Carolyn Poteet already enjoys Tinnemeyer’s presence on campus and looks forward to working with him throughout the semester.

“I’ve really appreciated him and how he has a heart for the students on campus

and a heart for bringing Waynesburg into a new level of ministry,” said Poteet. “I’m looking forward to having him as another resource to help mentor and guide students.”

Tinnemeyer said he looks forward to meeting students and getting acclimated to things on campus.

“There’s 1,300 students here, so I know I’m not going to get to know every single one,” said Tinnemeyer. “But I’m going to get to know everyone I can, and I want to learn about what the students are already doing, because there are already great things going on here.”

Poteet believes there is plenty to learn from Tinnemeyer’s past experiences and ministerial knowledge.

“I think [students] can learn how to engage their faith in all aspects of their life,” said Poteet. “In the professional field and in the classroom, he seems to be very good at integrating faith through life experiences. He is also very good at the practical aspects of ministry in the sense that he can tell you what it looks like to be a pastor, to lead a church and to deal with conflicts.”

Tinnemeyer will also be involved in about half the chapel services this semester, and will preach three times.

Students join forces during service project Initiative part of orientation weekend

By APRIL BELLIZIO

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Service is a part of the main core of Waynesburg University. With its mission being faith, learning and service, this year’s new student orientation was focused on just that.

Thursday focused on faith and Friday focused on learning, where students met with their Fiat Lux groups and with their respective departments.

The weekend wrapped up with service on Saturday, when freshmen had the opportunity to serve early on in their college careers at Ryerson Station State Park.

Associate Dean of Students Pat Bristor said they worked with CONSOL Energy to put the service project together. Bristor hopes this becomes an annual service project for each orientation.

“I hope they got a better understanding of who we are and why our presence in the community is important,” said Bristor.

Students were split up based on their Fiat Lux classes and given different tasks in the park.

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Four freshmen work together to complete a project at Ryerson Station State Park in Richhill Township as part of the New Student Service Project Aug. 23.

“My group cut down plants that are harmful to the park,” said junior early childhood education major Nicole Zimmel. “We worked along side with the freshmen through the day.”

Freshmen had the day to mingle with their Fiat Lux group and meet other new students. They also had the opportunity to work closer with the orientation leaders, Bonners and Waynesburg staff.

“We got onto a hill and made a assembly line. We were all able to talk and make connections with each other,” said Caley Blankenbuehler, junior secondary mathematics major.

At the end of the day, freshmen, orientation leaders and Bonners were lined up on the hill that Blankenbuehler helped clean up.

While the hot sun beat down on the 400 students, the park rangers told them just how thankful they were for the hard work that was done.

“I took a lot away from the experience and I think the freshmen did as well. The park rangers thanked us all personally,” said Blankenbuehler. “I think it is important for them to know what they did really made a difference.”

Ryerson was just the beginning for the freshmen, as

they will continue to serve over the next four years at Waynesburg. Theresa Butler who serves on the orientation board, believes the freshmen now know more about Waynesburg service.

“I think they got a better understanding of the institution and the environment around us,” said Butler. “They went out of the white picket fence of Waynesburg.”

Butler agreed that this event is something that should continue to happen.

“I think they should do service each year,” she said.

“It will give them a jump start instead of waiting for their junior or senior year to decide to serve.”

A record number of students filed into Roberts Chapel for the second regularly scheduled service of the semester on Sept. 2, with many attending as a result of a change to the Fiat Lux requirements.

While Fiat Lux students have always been required to attend at least one chapel service, prior to this fall the students could choose which day to attend. However, the new Fiat Lux curriculum required students to attend the Sept. 2 service.

Many Fiat Lux instructors brought their classes to chapel, raising the attendance to 505 students and faculty members. An average chapel services draws about 200 students, according to an unofficial record kept by the Department of Media Services.

“I was thrilled to see the Chapel that full, and loved the excitement in the room,” said The Rev. Carolyn Poteet, director of Faith and Mission.

The speaker, Dan Dupee, president of the Coalition

for Christian Outreach, delivered a message to the audience of mostly freshman.

He talked about breaking the myths and stereotypes of college.

To have a “successful” time in college, Dupee said most students think you have to party and break the rules.

But, it doesn’t have to be that way, explained Dupee.

“You can be free of the myth that you have to do reckless things in college,” said Dupee. He added that each student can craft his or her college experience from day one at a school like Waynesburg.

He gave two pieces of advice to students: go to church regularly and be a part of a fellowship group on campus. The people whom you associate with in college, said Dupee, shape your college experience.

After talking to several students who said they enjoyed the record-breaking service, Poteet is hopeful that chapel attendance will remain high this semester, especially during the sixweek chapel series titled “Do You Love Me,” which began on Tuesday.

Changes to tobacco policy considered; no revision in place

By JACOB MEYER Managing Editor

Starting last spring and developing over the summer, Waynesburg University considered making changes to the tobacco products policy in the code of conduct, said Chris Hardie, assistant dean of Student Services.

Despite rumors, very few things were changed to the policy compared to last year, but according to Hardie, that does not mean the university is not open to changes in the future.

“To be honest there was discussion about making the campus 100 percent smoke free,” said Hardie. “We started in late spring just because we were having some complaints with people smoking in the doorways.”

The only change to the tobacco policy in the code of conduct is one sentence dedicated to explain that the university cannot deal with tobacco related incidents when they are in public places surrounding the campus.

Hardie does not think the university is ready to prohibit smoking on campus yet.

“It wasn’t where the administration wanted to go,” Hardie said. “I don’t know that for sure, but the sense

that I kind of got was that we’re not ready for 100 percent smoke-free yet. We have some things facilities wise that we need to take care of. If we’re going to make it smoke-free we have to have some spots where people can smoke, maybe it’s off campus or smoker stations on campus, but it’s more fair that way. Right now we’re not built for it, so we need to take some steps to do that.”

Russ Schneider, resident director of Thayer Hall, said the biggest problem is the spot between Eberly Library and Buhl Hall.

“I think it should be similar to a restaurant in that people smoking should be at least 25 feet away from an entrance,” Schneider said.

“I think it’s gross to walk through that.”

Hardie said research was done on other colleges that made their campuses 100 percent smoke-free, and the university got good information and rewrote its own policy as a rough draft.

Despite the work done over the summer, Hardie said there was not enough time to implement the new policy.

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Senate to consider overhaul of fund distribution to groups

By BRENDAN KEANY

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The new-look Waynesburg University Student Senate holds several plans for this upcoming semester and beyond.

Changes to the structure of the student-run body for this year have the Senate looking much different from past years. When all is said and done through elections, the Senate this year will be composed of 21 students. Each class will possess four representatives, except for the senior class that has three, and then six executive members will preside over the organization.

The Senate has been split into five committees that each have their own goal to accomplish as the semester progresses.

One of these committees, constitutional revision, holds a major task this semester in pushing for a revised allocations bill, which would set the guidelines for how the Senate hands out funds to school sanctioned clubs and activities.

Student Senate President Josh Dains understands the importance of this new bill and the major effect it could

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Student Senate President Josh Dains looks at his notes during the first Student Senate meeting of the year Tuesday. Dains is in his first year as president. generate for the University.

“As Senate, one of our big duties is to fund organizations,” said Dains. “The allocations bill could potentially radically change how organizations are funded in the future.”

A three-step process must ensue before any allocations bill can be passed and become a part of the constitution. The first step relies solely on the actual writing of

the bill, which has been done

by Student Senate member, Ryan Schwertfeger, who read and distributed the bill at the Senate meeting on Tuesday.

“I understand that not everybody will be happy with all of the proposed changes,” said Schwertfeger.

“But I strongly believe that after months of writing, revision making and listening to recommendations from Executive Board members,

Student Senators and others on campus, this bill brings the best possible mix of new ideas, club and organization accountability, and increased awareness of how allocation funds are given and utilized on campus.”

The second step will occur at a separate meeting, in which members of the senate begin to talk about the bill.

They will discuss what the pros, cons and some poten-

tial consequences, whether good or bad, may be.

The final step to conclude the process is the actual voting. If the bill receives enough votes to pass, the new allocations bill could take effect at the beginning of the spring semester.

Dains possesses no desire to rush the bill so that it could be enacted for this fall semester simply due to the rather large impact it could have on the university.

“I don’t want to hold funding from clubs for a month and a half,” said Dains. “With something that impactful with handing money out to the school, we need to take our time.”

Another committee of the Senate will deal with the “Student Senate” tab on myConnect. Sophomore John Wicker leads this committee and his desire is to create a site that attracts more students so Senate participation is more campus wide.

“For a while now, the Student Senate website held a lot of outdated and irrelevant information, dating back to 2012,” said Wicker. “Our first task will probably be to place up our meeting times, so students will know exactly when we are in session just by click-

ing on the myConnect tab.”

The Senate has noticed a strong push by students and faculty to amp up the recycling program on campus.

Recycling used to be done through Greene Arc, causing the recycling on campus to be hauled to a central location and then Greene Arc would take the recycled products away.

Dains is eager to find a better way to generate more support and involvement in the recycling program.

“We [senate members] have taken it upon ourselves to take care of recycling for the time being,” said Dains.

“We want an organization that supplies the bins we put it in, more efficient ways of strategically placing the bins, and it would be a single strain of recycling, which allows you to include paper, glass, plastic and cardboard. Now that we have recycling, we need to get it right.”

Dains said the best ways for students to get involved are to attend the meetings Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in Stover, make suggestions on myConnect under the "Student Senate" tab and in the box outside the Student Organizations room and talk to a senator.

SAB shuttle offers Grad program adds Athletic Admin. option a ride to various local destinations

By NIKA ANSCHUETZ

News Multimedia Editor

By DANIELLE SCHUYLER Editorial Assistant

Students have made it known that it is not easy to get virtually anywhere without a car. Waynesburg University has created a solution to this issue: the Loop, a shuttle system open strictly for university students.

The Loop runs every Tuesday and Thursday night and there is no charge.

At 5:40 p.m. the shuttle will leave the Stover parking lot and head for Peebles Department Store. Rides will continue until 8:05 p.m., when the last shuttle will arrive back in the Stover parking lot.

“What is great is that you do not have to leave right at 5:40 p.m. with the first shuttle,” said senior communication major Michelle Dunseath. “There are two other shuttles that leave campus, one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 7:20 p.m. This is great for students with really busy schedules.”

Locations the Loop will visit include Peebles, Giant Eagle, Greene Plaza and Walmart. There are specific pick up and drop off spots: Stover parking lot on Waynesburg University’s campus, under the overhang between Peebles and Dollar Tree, under the Giant Eagle overhang, Instacare in Greene Plaza and the Market/Pharmacy side doors at

Walmart.

“We realized that students do not always have cars,” said Pat Bristor, associate dean of Students. “The Loop was created to give students a means of freedom.”

Options of places to visit while riding the Loop include Tractor Supply, Peebles, Dollar Tree, Hibbet Sports, Hidden Treasures, McDonalds, Giant Eagle, Instacare, Aldi’s, Sears Optical, Shoe Show, The Golden Wok, The Label Shopper, Big Lots, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen and Walmart.

“On the first shuttle ride, we had about 15 students come, which was a good start,” said Bristor. “As the Loop routes continue throughout this semester, we will evaluate its success.”

Directly depending on how popular the Loop becomes, the amount of rides may increase or decrease.

If there are more students wanting to go than there are available seats, another day may be added.

“The Loop seems like a cool idea,” said junior education major Chelsea Craig.

“Utilizing this opportunity will definitely save gas in my car.”

A n o t h e r s t u d e n t ’s thoughts on the Loop made Bristor laugh.

“They told me that they were going to use it so they would not lose their parking spot,” said Bristor.

B e g i n n i ng t h i s f a l l, Waynesburg University is offering a Masters of Education with a concentration in Athletic Administration Waynesburg University has consistently offered a variety of acclaimed undergraduate programs to college students.

As more students consider graduate school, Waynesburg has added to the amount of graduate courses the university offers.

Blaine Emery, director of operations graduate and professional studies, believes that an advanced degree is a way to differentiate yourself.

“Becoming more of an expert in the field is most important and the differentiation is a secondary bonus,” said Emery.

Waynesburg University partnered with Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League in this pro-

cess. The newly added Athletic Administration program currently has three tracks.

The first is a 15-credit option, which gives a student a concentration in Athletic Administration. The only requirement with the 15-credit option is a bachelor’s degree.

Even those without a teaching degree are eligible for the athletic administration track so long as they have a bachelor’s degree.

Currently, there is not a certification in Pennsylvania for a job as an athletic director. However, proper education like a concentration in Athletic Administration will qualify someone for an athletic director position.

The second option is a Master of Education with a concentration in athletic administration. This track requires 30 credits, and does not have a teaching certification.

The third option requires the student has a teaching

certificate, completes three years of successful teaching, and takes three classes totaling nine credits.

“I wanted to add principal certification to our curriculum because some school districts, when they post for athletic director, require a principal certification, said Dr. Lawrence G. Kushner, assistant professor and program director for the Graduate Education program at Waynesburg University. “The athletic director position is really an administrative position similar to a principal.”

Dr. Kushner believes this program is not limited solely to people who want to be an athletic director. He thinks the program can help enhance the performance of coaches in both the community and public school level.

The curriculum was developed in tandem with Dr. Kushner and a group of athletic directors. It includes classes with focuses on fund-

raising, sports budgets, event management and sports law.

“We took a look at the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association," said Kushner. "The national office located in Indianapolis certifies people nationally. They also partner with universities throughout the nation. I took some of their curriculum and sat down with a group of athletic directors. The initial course is already complete. The other courses are currently being developed. We took a look at the national athletic directors and looked at their curriculum, and added things that we thought would be good for curriculum.”

No students are currently enrolled in the program, but there has been a significant amount of interest.

“I think it’s a unique program,” said Kushner. “Anytime a university has a unique program, it could attract students.”

Sign-ups for SAB activities now offered online

By DANIELLE SCHUYLER For the Yellow Jacket

B e g i n n i ng t h i s f a l l, Waynesburg University is initiating a digital option in which students may sign up for activities sponsored by the Student Activities Board.

This online portal is available through myConnect and allows the use of credit or debit cards to purchase tickets.

While trips to Pirates games or the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium are included in the group of activities with the digital payment option, not all Student Activities excursions will be.

“This program was designed to make paying for events easier,” said Associate Dean of Students Pat Bristor.

“As of right now, signing up for activities that do not have a fee will still have to be done in person in the Student Services office.”

Once a student is on their myConnect page, the student selects an event via the Student Activities calendar displayed on the right hand side of the screen. There is a link to view the flyer and another link right below it that says “Pay Online.”

Bristor said students can sign up and pay at their lei-

sure.

Clicking the “Pay Online” icon will open another window, which is the registration form.

Privacy of personal information presented itself as a concern among students in regards to the online form.

The Student Activities Board assures that any details transcribed about students will only be used strictly for the designated purpose and protected by firm online security.

“I value my privacy and do not feel too comfortable giving away information such as my cell phone or credit

card numbers online,” said junior nursing major Sarah Congie. “However, I trust that Student Activities and Waynesburg University will keep my personal data safe.”

Bristor said only in extreme circumstances will exceptions be made for refunds on purchases with debit or credit cards.

“I did not know there was a way we could buy event tickets online,” said junior biochemistry major Jessica Boyer. “It is great that Waynesburg has created this opportunity. Next time I get Pirates tickets, the process will be a lot easier.”

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the policy, so although we wrote it and thought it was good, we didn’t have a lot of buy-in,” Hardie said. “I think we’ll have time this semester and into the spring semester to maybe put a focus group together and see what the student body may want to do.”

Hardie said the university might consult Student Senate and possibly take the issue to a Student Speak. The university may also include the faculty and staff committees to hear what they think about the possible new policy.

For now, though, the policy is the same as it was last year.

The current policy states,

“The smoking of tobacco (or other similar products), rubbing snuff or chewing tobacco is not permitted in any university residence hall, house, academic building, or administrative building. This also applies to all common areas, including lounges, laundry rooms, rest rooms, entry ways, etc.”

The code of conduct for the 2014-15 year has not been uploaded to myConnect yet, but Hardie believes it will be up soon.

The main problem with smoking on campus, Hardie said, is the confusion of where smokers should smoke, as they are not allowed to smoke in the entryways of university buildings.

“We would urge our students to step away from the entryway,” Hardie said. “We’re not saying you can’t smoke, but to be very aware of where you’re smoking and who you’re affecting.”

Violations of the current tobacco policy could entail a warning, community service, a fine or any combination of these. Most minor violations go to the violator’s resident director or Hardie.

According to Hardie, most minor offenses are quiet hours or visitation violations as well as most first-time offenses for the tobacco policy. Major offenses such as alcohol or drug violations, fire hazards or repeat offenses, would require the violator to go in front of

a three person panel that will decide the punishment.

Hardie said tobacco violations in student rooms are tricky.

“You can [chew tobacco] where it’s not affecting others, spitting in public does affect others, but it’s not like smoke where it disseminates everywhere, so it’s a little tougher to catch a violator,” Hardie said.

“We don’t see that a lot, so my gut would tell me that the first time would just be a warning and I’d handle it differently the second time, maybe issue a fine.”

Hardie said students can contact him with questions about the current tobacco police at chardie@waynesburg.edu.

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REMEMBERING 9/11 Students and faculty members recount their perspective of one of America’s darkest hours

Information compiled by JACOB MEYER Managing Editor Design by MEGAN POTOSKY Assistant Design Editor

Adam Jack Assistant professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice "I can just remember watching the television just like everyone else and there was a lot of fear and just not knowing. We didn't know if it was over and then the plane went down in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, which was really close to home and I can just remember in general things being very chaotic and us getting numerous calls…People were in fear and "

Paige Carter sophomore pre-law major 2nd grade on 9/11/01 "I'd say the biggest thing I remember is not being able to grasp what had actually happened. I remember the day, I remember the footage on the news, but the concept that terrorists had attacked America and that it was a call for war didn't permeate in my mind…I went to a small, private Christian school so we stopped classes and prayed and then watched the news together."

Adrienne Tharp Bonner coordinator 10th grade on 9/11/01 “I remember the teacher I had, she turned on the news in my yearbook class and instead of working on our yearbook we just sat and watched the news that whole period. As I went through classes the rest of the day, we didn't do anything; all of my teachers had the news on and that's all we were talking about. I remember my mom comparing it to when JFK was assassinated and how that was the only thing on the news for days."

Ben Little senior sociology major 10th grade on 9/11/01 "Anyone who knows me knows I'm a little bit older in terms of being a student, so I was actually a sophomore in high school when 9/11 happened...An announcement came over the loud speaker at the school that it had happened, but that no one was supposed to put on the news or talk to anyone out what's happening, so we walked down the hallway and found a room with a TV in it and we two of us sitting there and realizing something big had just happened and things from that point

September 11, 2014

Fire: Two incidents occur in Old Gym Continued from A1

discovered.”

Humiston said the fires appeared similar in nature and in the way they were set, and that each fire was extinguished in a timely manner.

“The local fire department was not called,” said Humiston. “With water and extinguishers, we were able to put the fires out on our own.”

Borough police arrived on the scene after hearing about the first fire over a scanner.

Humiston said members of campus security worked together with local police to evacuate students from the building.

No injuries were reported, according to Humiston, and only the trash receptacles that contained the fire were damaged. In addition, campus security officers spoke with students who were present at the time of the incident in order to determine who started the fires.

“During the investigation, we were able to locate the student responsible and held that person accountable,” said Humiston, who added that his department did not play a role into the actual disciplining of the student after filing an incident report.

Chris Hardie, assistant dean of Student Services, could not disclose the identity

of the student believed to have started the fire or the details of the punishment received.

Faith Musko, instructor of forensic science, discovered the second fire when she went to throw empty pizza boxes away as students were leaving Sting Swing. She said she and others thought they smelled smoke at around 8:30 p.m., but Musko didn’t realize what had occurred until she noticed the garbage can in the lobby was missing and a pile of ashes lay in its place.

This prompted her to move to the women’s restroom, to dispose of the pizza boxes, where she spotted the second fire.

“Someone had taken three or four rolls of toilet paper, lit them on fire and stuck them in that garbage can,” said Musko.

Two senior forensic science students are now working with her to determine if an accelerant was used.

Humiston hopes students realize that campus security’s goal is to protect the student body from potentially dangerous situations.

“It takes more than just security to combat criminal activity or anything that may occur on campus. If something appears out of place, students should notify security,” said Humiston. “In this case, that was extremely helpful.”

Bonners: Jack takes helm of service program Value: University lands another recognition

Continued from A1

Mary Cummings, vice president for student services, believes Jack is well suited for his new role.

“He is able to relate to the Bonners having been one of them, and as a faculty member and as a department chair he is able to be the voice of the Bonner Program from the faculty side,” said Cummings. “His position is important because we need someone to be a voice for the Bonner Program as we try to integrate service into what students are learning in the classroom.”

Cummings is moved by Jack’s evolution at Waynesburg University.

Jack obtained his undergraduate degree from

Waynesburg in 1998 and began teaching part-time at the university in 2002. He has remained at Waynesburg since then.

“I think it is pretty compelling that Adam went out into the field of Criminal Justice, a career that is service oriented, came back to the university and now has evolved into the director of the Bonner Scholars,” said Cummings.

Jack’s passion for serving is a result of his time as a Bonner Scholar. However, he also attributes his time as a Bonner to his own personal and professional development.

“I loved my time as a Bonner Scholar,” said Jack. “I tell students all the time that it played such a huge role in my development.“ A particular mission trip

to the inner city of Detroit was especially instrumental in Jack’s development as a person and a professional.

“I grew up in Grove City, Pennsylvania, in a small town and had never been anywhere but Pittsburgh,” said Jack. “It was really eye opening to go to Detroit and see some of the problems that were there. Following my time at Waynesburg, I served as a police officer for thirteen years. Having a background in community service was a huge benefit for me when I got into police work. Ultimately, I believe that serving as a Bonner Scholar helped to mold me into the person that I am today.”

Jack believes that the service work students are engaging in now through Bonner or otherwise will be impact-

ful on their lives in the future as well.

“I think that one of the biggest traits that are lost in careers is that little bit of compassion that is lost for one another,” said Jack. “It doesn’t matter what career path you are in, a little bit of compassion and understanding goes a long way.”

Jack hopes that the Bonner Scholars continue the service they are doing now after graduation.

“If you can start engaging in community service while you are still in school, many people continue serving into their professional lives and continue to serve for their whole lives,” said Jack. “The goal is to get more people involved in service so they can continue serving when they leave Waynesburg.”

Enrollment: Class size impacted by several factors Continued from A1

Services, said last year’s large class was difficult to accommodate. Several freshmen were assigned to rooms with four people, which is unusual.

“It was tough for the first month last year. We did have a little bit of overflow housing,” said Hardie. “We had some triples and quads. It’s not the best housing arrangement.”

This year, however, there are no freshmen quads, and all of the incoming students were easily accommodated.

“We definitely have more spaces available in what we consider freshmen housing,” said Hardie. “It’s definitely manageable for us now because of the numbers coming in.”

Adequate housing is not the only benefit of bringing in a class with fewer students, according to Sumpter.

“With fewer students,

you’re able to customize things a little more to make it a little more personal,” said Sumpter.

Since matriculation, freshmen enrollment has gone down to approximately 366 students. This is normal, according to Sumpter, as many students get homesick or feel they don’t belong.

“Maybe they get into their classes the first week and realize “this isn’t for me,” or something just doesn’t work out for that first week of

classes,” said Sumpter. “They have the right to make the choice before the add/drop period [ends].”

Although freshmen enrollment may change again at the end of the first semester, Sumpter said the numbers typically do not drop drastically.

Sumpter added student retention seems to be on an up-trend.

“People are finding that they really love it here and want to stay here.”

Continued from A1

institutions who exercise care to preserve that value factor.”

The Educate to Career ranking looks at the percentage of students who are employed in their field, the earnings of those students and the percentage that graduate within four to five years of going to school. Another factor that helps determine a school’s ranking is the students’ ability to pay back loans.

Waynesburg’s ranking indicated that 96 percent of the students who graduated in 2012 were either working full-time in their field of study or continuing their studies by attending a graduate school.

The high percentage of students who paid back their loans also led to Waynesburg’s higher ranking. Only 4.5 percent of Waynesburg students have defaulted on paying back their loans.

Director of Financial Aid Matt Stokan believes this ranking and low default rate is possible because of the work from the entire administration.

“Its hard to juggle quality at an affordable price," said Stokan. "Our president, [Douglas G. Lee] as well as the people that work directly with him, makes a concerted effort to do so.”

Waynesburg making this list is something to be proud of, according to Michael Havis, president and founder of Educate to Career.

“Based on the ranking, Waynesburg administration and teachers are doing a great job to bring value on the return of investment,” said Havis. “By being ranked in the top third of schools on the list, Waynesburg is doing its job to help students and make sure they create a valued potential employee.”

Waynesburg was also ranked in U.S. News & World Report as a Best Value School Regional Universities (North) in the 2014 U.S. News Best Colleges ranking. Waynesburg was ranked 14th.

Core believes the attraction of quality students to Waynesburg allows it to continue its high standards and continue to reinvest into new programs to create even better value.

“We continue to have good stewardship, particularly of what we are seeing in the [students],” said Core. “We are also exploring some new avenues for resources. As additional opportunities come to bear, it allows us to redeploy resources that we might have used to scholarship students. That constant drive to find good external funding is very helpful to ensure that we maintain that value.”

Freshmen: Newcomers adjust to life away from families and hometowns Continued from A1

and three older brothers. The eight hours now between her and her family has been a big adjustment for her.

“It’s my first time away from home,” said Godwin.

“I’ve never been in a place like Greene County before.

I don’t miss the city because I fell in love with the small town here, but I miss my family a lot.”

Adjusting to small town life was an adjustment that Godwin did not mind making.

“New York is a city that is full of people that are uptight and who don’t normally acknowledge each other,” said Godwin. “Here at Waynes-

burg, people will stop and talk to me about my day and open doors for me. People here seem to care for each other more.”

Originally, leaving the state scared Godwin, so she mainly applied to schools within New York. However, Godwin also realized early on that she wanted to attend a small Christian college.

“I stumbled upon Waynesburg University one day while on the internet,” said Godwin. “I knew Pennsylvania was not extremely far away, so I decided to at least make an appointment to visit. I ended up loving everything about Waynesburg.”

Upon being accepted to Waynesburg University, Godwin was also accepted

into the Bonner Scholar program.

Due to her acceptance into the Bonner program, she was able to move into her dorm a week early and immediately meet the other freshmen Bonner Scholars.

“Looking back on the day I moved into my dorm, I realize my Bonner program friends were the reason why my homesickness did not take over me,” said Godwin.

“They kept me distracted and became my family pretty quickly.”

Godwin’s new “family” included freshman forensic science major Nicole Romero.

Romero found herself traveling eight hours on a plane from Los Angeles, California to Greene County,

Pennsylvania.

Since traveling to the other side of the United States, Romero has found herself in a similar situation to Godwin’s.

“I miss my parents and brothers a lot, but my friends who I have met here have made it an easy transition for me,” said Romero.

Romero and Godwin became friends immediately through the Bonner Scholar program.

They could relate to each other’s upbringing in big cities, and to having brothers in their lives. They also share the same major, and even live in the same dorm hall.

R ome ro e ve n fou nd Waynesburg University the same way Godwin did.

“I found Waynesburg University through a web search one day,” said Romero. “Finding a school that focused on faith and missions was very important to me.”

Both Romero and Godwin confessed that they felt they ended up right where God wanted them to be.

The girls often reflect upon memories from their first week on campus and how they plan to take a road trip to California before they graduate in four years.

They also discuss the foods they miss from back home and how they would like to make their favorite dishes for each other to bring a piece of home to Waynesburg.

These girls may have come from two opposite sides of

the country, but they are here in Pennsylvania now and beginning a new life, with new friends and new experiences.

“Though it is only the beginning of my four years here, I feel God has blessed me so much in just this short time being here at Waynesburg,” said Godwin.

Freshman year can be a challenge for any young adult. Homesickness and the stresses of college life can be unbearable, but the friends that are made within this first year can be something that helps students to persevere through the struggles.

Jacket Life is a series that examines the different aspects of student life at Waynesburg.

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REMEBERING 9/11

Information compiled by JACOB MEYER Managing Editor

Students and faculty members recount their perspective of one of America’s darkest hours

Design by MEGAN POTOSKY Assistant Design Editor

Adam Jack Assistant professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice "I can just remember watching the television just like everyone else and there was a lot of fear and just not knowing. We didn't know if it was over and then the plane went down in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, which was really close to home and I can just remember in general things being very chaotic and us getting numerous calls…People were in fear and "

Paige Carter sophomore pre-law major 2nd grade on 9/11/01 "I'd say the biggest thing I remember is not being able to grasp what had actually happened. I remember the day, I remember the footage on the news, but the concept that terrorists had attacked America and that it was a call for war didn't permeate in my mind…I went to a small, private Christian school so we stopped classes and prayed and then watched the news together."

Adrienne Tharp Bonner coordinator 10th grade on 9/11/01 “I remember the teacher I had, she turned on the news in my yearbook class and instead of working on our yearbook we just sat and watched the news that whole period. As I went through classes the rest of the day, we didn't do anything; all of my teachers had the news on and that's all we were talking about. I remember my mom comparing it to when JFK was assassinated and how that was the only thing on the news for days."

Ben Little senior sociology major 10th grade on 9/11/01 "Anyone who knows me knows I'm a little bit older in terms of being a student, so I was actually a sophomore in high school when 9/11 happened...An announcement came over the loud speaker at the school that it had happened, but that no one was supposed to put on the news or talk to anyone out what's happening, so we walked down the hallway and found a room with a TV in it and we two of us sitting there and realizing something big had just happened and things from that point

September 11, 2014

Fire: Two incidents occur in Old Gym Continued from A1

discovered.”

Humiston said the fires appeared similar in nature and in the way they were set, and that each fire was extinguished in a timely manner.

“The local fire department was not called,” said Humiston. “With water and extinguishers, we were able to put the fires out on our own.”

Borough police arrived on the scene after hearing about the first fire over a scanner.

Humiston said members of campus security worked together with local police to evacuate students from the building.

No injuries were reported, according to Humiston, and only the trash receptacles that contained the fire were damaged. In addition, campus security officers spoke with students who were present at the time of the incident in order to determine who started the fires.

“During the investigation, we were able to locate the student responsible and held that person accountable,” said Humiston, who added that his department did not play a role into the actual disciplining of the student after filing an incident report.

Chris Hardie, assistant dean of Student Services, could not disclose the identity

of the student believed to have started the fire or the details of the punishment received.

Faith Musko, instructor of forensic science, discovered the second fire when she went to throw empty pizza boxes away as students were leaving Sting Swing. She said she and others thought they smelled smoke at around 8:30 p.m., but Musko didn’t realize what had occurred until she noticed the garbage can in the lobby was missing and a pile of ashes lay in its place.

This prompted her to move to the women’s restroom, to dispose of the pizza boxes, where she spotted the second fire.

“Someone had taken three or four rolls of toilet paper, lit them on fire and stuck them in that garbage can,” said Musko.

Two senior forensic science students are now working with her to determine if an accelerant was used.

Humiston hopes students realize that campus security’s goal is to protect the student body from potentially dangerous situations.

“It takes more than just security to combat criminal activity or anything that may occur on campus. If something appears out of place, students should notify security,” said Humiston. “In this case, that was extremely helpful.”

Bonners: Jack takes helm of service program Value: University lands another recognition

Continued from A1

Mary Cummings, vice president for student services, believes Jack is well suited for his new role.

“He is able to relate to the Bonners having been one of them, and as a faculty member and as a department chair he is able to be the voice of the Bonner Program from the faculty side,” said Cummings. “His position is important because we need someone to be a voice for the Bonner Program as we try to integrate service into what students are learning in the classroom.”

Cummings is moved by Jack’s evolution at Waynesburg University.

Jack obtained his undergraduate degree from

Waynesburg in 1998 and began teaching part-time at the university in 2002. He has remained at Waynesburg since then.

“I think it is pretty compelling that Adam went out into the field of Criminal Justice, a career that is service oriented, came back to the university and now has evolved into the director of the Bonner Scholars,” said Cummings.

Jack’s passion for serving is a result of his time as a Bonner Scholar. However, he also attributes his time as a Bonner to his own personal and professional development.

“I loved my time as a Bonner Scholar,” said Jack. “I tell students all the time that it played such a huge role in my development.“ A particular mission trip

to the inner city of Detroit was especially instrumental in Jack’s development as a person and a professional.

“I grew up in Grove City, Pennsylvania, in a small town and had never been anywhere but Pittsburgh,” said Jack. “It was really eye opening to go to Detroit and see some of the problems that were there. Following my time at Waynesburg, I served as a police officer for thirteen years. Having a background in community service was a huge benefit for me when I got into police work. Ultimately, I believe that serving as a Bonner Scholar helped to mold me into the person that I am today.”

Jack believes that the service work students are engaging in now through Bonner or otherwise will be impact-

ful on their lives in the future as well.

“I think that one of the biggest traits that are lost in careers is that little bit of compassion that is lost for one another,” said Jack. “It doesn’t matter what career path you are in, a little bit of compassion and understanding goes a long way.”

Jack hopes that the Bonner Scholars continue the service they are doing now after graduation.

“If you can start engaging in community service while you are still in school, many people continue serving into their professional lives and continue to serve for their whole lives,” said Jack. “The goal is to get more people involved in service so they can continue serving when they leave Waynesburg.”

Enrollment: Class size impacted by several factors Continued from A1

Services, said last year’s large class was difficult to accommodate. Several freshmen were assigned to rooms with four people, which is unusual.

“It was tough for the first month last year. We did have a little bit of overflow housing,” said Hardie. “We had some triples and quads. It’s not the best housing arrangement.”

This year, however, there are no freshmen quads, and all of the incoming students were easily accommodated.

“We definitely have more spaces available in what we consider freshmen housing,” said Hardie. “It’s definitely manageable for us now because of the numbers coming in.”

Adequate housing is not the only benefit of bringing in a class with fewer students, according to Sumpter.

“With fewer students,

you’re able to customize things a little more to make it a little more personal,” said Sumpter.

Since matriculation, freshmen enrollment has gone down to approximately 366 students. This is normal, according to Sumpter, as many students get homesick or feel they don’t belong.

“Maybe they get into their classes the first week and realize “this isn’t for me,” or something just doesn’t work out for that first week of

classes,” said Sumpter. “They have the right to make the choice before the add/drop period [ends].”

Although freshmen enrollment may change again at the end of the first semester, Sumpter said the numbers typically do not drop drastically.

Sumpter added student retention seems to be on an up-trend.

“People are finding that they really love it here and want to stay here.”

Continued from A1

institutions who exercise care to preserve that value factor.”

The Educate to Career ranking looks at the percentage of students who are employed in their field, the earnings of those students and the percentage that graduate within four to five years of going to school. Another factor that helps determine a school’s ranking is the students’ ability to pay back loans.

Waynesburg’s ranking indicated that 96 percent of the students who graduated in 2012 were either working full-time in their field of study or continuing their studies by attending a graduate school.

The high percentage of students who paid back their loans also led to Waynesburg’s higher ranking. Only 4.5 percent of Waynesburg students have defaulted on paying back their loans.

Director of Financial Aid Matt Stokan believes this ranking and low default rate is possible because of the work from the entire administration.

“Its hard to juggle quality at an affordable price," said Stokan. "Our president, [Douglas G. Lee] as well as the people that work directly with him, makes a concerted effort to do so.”

Waynesburg making this list is something to be proud of, according to Michael Havis, president and founder of Educate to Career.

“Based on the ranking, Waynesburg administration and teachers are doing a great job to bring value on the return of investment,” said Havis. “By being ranked in the top third of schools on the list, Waynesburg is doing its job to help students and make sure they create a valued potential employee.”

Waynesburg was also ranked in U.S. News & World Report as a Best Value School Regional Universities (North) in the 2014 U.S. News Best Colleges ranking. Waynesburg was ranked 14th.

Core believes the attraction of quality students to Waynesburg allows it to continue its high standards and continue to reinvest into new programs to create even better value.

“We continue to have good stewardship, particularly of what we are seeing in the [students],” said Core. “We are also exploring some new avenues for resources. As additional opportunities come to bear, it allows us to redeploy resources that we might have used to scholarship students. That constant drive to find good external funding is very helpful to ensure that we maintain that value.”

Freshmen: Newcomers adjust to life away from families and hometowns Continued from A1

and three older brothers. The eight hours now between her and her family has been a big adjustment for her.

“It’s my first time away from home,” said Godwin.

“I’ve never been in a place like Greene County before.

I don’t miss the city because I fell in love with the small town here, but I miss my family a lot.”

Adjusting to small town life was an adjustment that Godwin did not mind making.

“New York is a city that is full of people that are uptight and who don’t normally acknowledge each other,” said Godwin. “Here at Waynes-

burg, people will stop and talk to me about my day and open doors for me. People here seem to care for each other more.”

Originally, leaving the state scared Godwin, so she mainly applied to schools within New York. However, Godwin also realized early on that she wanted to attend a small Christian college.

“I stumbled upon Waynesburg University one day while on the internet,” said Godwin. “I knew Pennsylvania was not extremely far away, so I decided to at least make an appointment to visit. I ended up loving everything about Waynesburg.”

Upon being accepted to Waynesburg University, Godwin was also accepted

into the Bonner Scholar program.

Due to her acceptance into the Bonner program, she was able to move into her dorm a week early and immediately meet the other freshmen Bonner Scholars.

“Looking back on the day I moved into my dorm, I realize my Bonner program friends were the reason why my homesickness did not take over me,” said Godwin.

“They kept me distracted and became my family pretty quickly.”

Godwin’s new “family” included freshman forensic science major Nicole Romero.

Romero found herself traveling eight hours on a plane from Los Angeles, California to Greene County,

Pennsylvania.

Since traveling to the other side of the United States, Romero has found herself in a similar situation to Godwin’s.

“I miss my parents and brothers a lot, but my friends who I have met here have made it an easy transition for me,” said Romero.

Romero and Godwin became friends immediately through the Bonner Scholar program.

They could relate to each other’s upbringing in big cities, and to having brothers in their lives. They also share the same major, and even live in the same dorm hall.

R ome ro e ve n fou nd Waynesburg University the same way Godwin did.

“I found Waynesburg University through a web search one day,” said Romero. “Finding a school that focused on faith and missions was very important to me.”

Both Romero and Godwin confessed that they felt they ended up right where God wanted them to be.

The girls often reflect upon memories from their first week on campus and how they plan to take a road trip to California before they graduate in four years.

They also discuss the foods they miss from back home and how they would like to make their favorite dishes for each other to bring a piece of home to Waynesburg.

These girls may have come from two opposite sides of

the country, but they are here in Pennsylvania now and beginning a new life, with new friends and new experiences.

“Though it is only the beginning of my four years here, I feel God has blessed me so much in just this short time being here at Waynesburg,” said Godwin.

Freshman year can be a challenge for any young adult. Homesickness and the stresses of college life can be unbearable, but the friends that are made within this first year can be something that helps students to persevere through the struggles.

Jacket Life is a series that examines the different aspects of student life at Waynesburg.

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Agreement met to reconstruct Duke Lake at Ryerson Park

By CHELSEA DICKS Managing Editor

In 2005, Greene County lost one of its natural beauties, Duke Lake in Ryerson State Park. The lake had to be drawn down due to inspections showing the dam was suffering from cracks and water seepage in July 2005.

According to their website, Ryerson Station became a state park in 1967.

The park is named after Fort Ryerson, which was a fort built back in 1792 by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a refuge from the Native American raids. The lake and surrounding park were used often by many community members for camping, fish-

ing and many other activities, yet for almost a decade the park has been sitting, undeterred due to these safety reasons. As of last April, plans were made to restore the lake and park to its glory days.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, reached a settlement with CONSOL Energy, Inc. to fully restore Duke Lake at Ryerson Station State Park, according to a DCNR press release.

Both companies have been involved in litigation in which DCNR claims that the investigation the Department of Environmental Protection, DEP, shows that the dam and lake safety issues

were the result of longwall mining in the area. CONSOL Energy denied these claims.

This settlement includes the lake and the 506 acres surrounding the body of water.

“Greene County lost a significant recreational resource when the lake was drawn down, and many residents and community members expressed the need to get the dam replaced as soon as possible,” DCNR Secretary Richard Allan said. “This resolution will put us on the fastest track possible to bring back Duke Lake, and as an added bonus, will result in 506 additional acres of land for the park, an increase of See PARK on B4

CONSOL Energy will:

The state will:

• Pay the state $36 million, which will be used to replace the dam; • Give DCNR eight plots of land bordering the park, totaling 506 acres, all of which DCNR will add to the park’s total recreational space; • Build a park maintenance building for DCNR at the park; • Monitor stream flows and ground movement with oversight from DEP; • Be prohibited from conducting any mining beneath the dam and Duke Lake; • Be prohibited from using any water from the park for drilling activities; • Agree not to drill on state park lands, including where they are already legally allowed to drill by current rights;

• Receive an 18 percent royalty payment for gas production from wells under the park, after $13.7 million has been realized by CONSOL Energy, which will go into the Oil and Gas Lease Fund; • Allow CONSOL Energy to drill for natural gas underneath the park, but only from well pads outside park boundaries to eliminate any surface disturbance within the park; • Allow longwall mining under a portion of the eastern area of the park should

Downtown shop offers sugar rush

By ABBY WERNERT

Chief Photographer

Abby Wernert, Yellow Jacket

WAYNESBURG OFFERS FARMERS MARKET

One of the multiple stands selling goods at the local farmers market. (Above) The vegetable and fruit stand worker, Kristi Votz, sells locally grown produce every Wednesday from 10-2 p.m. The market offers products from freshly baked goods to shampoos and soaps. The market goes until Oct. 15.

A new shop that recently opened in town has been getting attention from townspeople and students alike.

5 Kidz Kandy, owned by Kristy Vliet and Pansy McConnell, opened in July.

A large chalkboard menu stretches across the back wall behind the counter with a list of products ranging from at least a dozen flavors of ice cream to blended frappes and frozen hot chocolate.

“It gives them a variety of specialty chocolates, popcorn and the coffee and the ice cream. I don’t think there’s a store here within walking distance from the college,” said Karen Reed from West Greene.

Reed, a friend of the owners, has been helping in the shop while the owners are currently out of town at a candy convention.

“I’ve just been helping out for seven days but it’s been fun,” said Reed.

“It’s been interesting meeting the different types of people; the college people, the business people and just the townspeople.”

While 5 Kidz Kandy has only been open for a short amount of time, the shop has already made itself known within the community be-

cause of its participation in events such as Rain Day and the upcoming 50’s Fest as well as donating items such as Chinese auction baskets.

However, the store has also become popular with university students because it provides a good environment for students to come and sit down at.

“As for students, the 10 percent discount doesn’t hurt, but it’s a nice place in town to hang out. It’s nice to have a place right on the main street where we can go to get good and cheap food,” said junior psychology major Rachel Hamilla.

For other students though, the shop brings a sense of nostalgia to mind.

“It brought me back to my childhood; it made me feel like I was a kid again,” said junior computer security and forensics major Dawson Laabs.

“It made it easy to relax and it was nice to get away for a little bit.”

Older students at Waynesburg may remember the Waynesburg Press, the coffee shop located right next to the Fashion Shop on West High Street.

The shop was a favorite of many students on campus but closed down nearly two See KANDY on B4

Despite hiccups local community welcomes Taco Bell

Long waits and wrong orders don't deter locals

By JACOB MEYER Managing Editor

Prior to Aug. 22, Waynesburg and Greene County residents had to drive to Washington, Pennsylvania or Morgantown, West Virginia to find a Taco Bell.

To get to either of these locations takes at least 20 minutes to get to Morgantown and even longer to get to Washington.

Now, they have a Taco Bell right in their own backyards.

Roy Dains, 50 and resident of Clarksville, said the lack of travel is a great positive about the new Taco Bell.

Dains and his wife Susan are avid Taco Bell enthusiasts.

“We travel from here to Florida to go to Taco Bell,” Susan Dains said.

“We stop at a Taco Bell in almost every state we’ve

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The new Taco Bell is located near both the Wendys and Dairy Queen. Although the restaurant has gained the reputation for long lines and longer waits, lines can still be seen wrapping around the building. been in.”

Susan Dains also thinks the Taco Bell opening in Waynesburg will most definitely be a step in the right direction for other businesses to start looking at Waynesburg as a viable option for their business to grow and

advance.

“I think it will be big for the college [students],” Susan Dains said.

“It’s open for breakfast and it’s open later and they have a dollar menu.”

Roy Dains added that it will be successful because it

is conveniently located right next to the interstate so all highway travelers can see.

Shawn Geletei, 42 and resident of Waynesburg, has been to the Taco Bell four times since it opened, and realizes more businesses are starting arrive.

“A lot of businesses are starting to move in around here,” Geletei said.

“I don’t know if just one place is going to boost [the economy]. The more and more places that come in will help boost the economy.”

Harley Wilson, 22, is an

employee at Taco Bell and knows firsthand the success of the restaurant in its first few weeks.

“I couldn’t tell you the last time we weren’t busy,” said Wilson Despite the Dains’ excitement, their first trip to Taco Bell was over before they ate.

“We’ve been here before, but the wait was so long that we left,” Roy Dains said.

“We didn’t even order.

We just went somewhere else to eat because it was so busy. When it first opened it seemed like it was slow because they were so busy. The service has been better.”

Geletei also said the Taco Bell was a little slow when it first opened, but it has gotten better with time.

Roy Dains added that he thinks it would help if the Taco Bell were a little bit bigger for busy times at the restaurant.

Taco Bell is one of many new businesses to open in the area recently.

Don Patron, 5 Kidz Kandy and Greene County Realty are a few examples of businesses that have opened in Waynesburg in the past nine months.

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We must not forget Thirteenth Anniversary of 9-11 still vivid

The date 9-11 is just different.

The first thing to come to mind on Sept. 11 is the memory or knowledge of that dark day.

Thirteen years ago today, the Islamic terrorist group alQaeda attacked the United States with four coordinated hijacked planes.

Two planes hit the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, another hit the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, and the fourth and last plane, targeted at Washington, D.C., missed and crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

For many, the memory of 9-11 is vivid.

For the current freshman class, and for every freshman class of the future, many may not have any recollection of 9-11. With fewer and fewer

people recalling one of the darkest days in United States history, the teaching of and dedication to those who died and risked their lives – as well as their families – is crucial.

For many significant dates, only anniversaries that end in a zero or five get recognized. This cannot be one of those.

The terrible acts that attacked the freedom of the United States, the same freedom that millions of Americans fight everyday to protect, needs to be remembered and taught.

The people who were injured and the families of those who died need to be prayed for.

We hope everyone takes a little bit of time today to remember the date, and those who will ever be affected by the attacks on 9-11.

September 11 2014

A request for Catholic Mass on campus Nick Farrell Columnist

The traditions here at Waynesburg — this home away from home for each of us — are so rich, from Saturday afternoons at Wiley Stadium to Waynesburg Idol, from Thanksgiving dinner to Charter Day, from matriculation to commencement and every event in between. The commitment to faith, learning and service sets Waynesburg apart from all other schools like it.

With a few changes that occurred in the outlaying community this summer, maybe it’s time to begin a new tradition on campus:

celebrating Roman Catholic mass on campus each weekend.

When I returned to campus the weekend before classes started, I drove to St. Ann’s Parish with a few friends to attend the 11:15 a.m. Mass we have frequented for three years.

A few other people had that same idea, but the crowd inside the church at 11:15 a.m. was much more slim than I had ever seen it.That’s because, effective that Sunday, St. Ann’s no longer offered an 11:15 a.m. Mass on Sundays due to the Rev. Richard Thompson’s reassignment to a new church.

We just didn’t know it yet.

St. Ann’s now offers only two Mass times per weekend: Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sun-

days at 8:30 a.m.

Here’s a confession I don’t necessarily feel I have to make in front of a priest: college students don’t like 8:30 a.m. Much like an 8 a.m. class, that Mass time isn’t exactly a draw for students.

That leaves the 7 p.m. mass as the best Mass time for Roman Catholic students at Waynesburg, especially because it allows students to enjoy dinner during the one-hour dining window in Benedum Saturday nights.

If Saturday doesn’t work, though, the next nearest church is at least a 25-minute drive away.

According to official records from Judy Van Kirk, director of Institutional Research, 24 percent of students enrolled at Waynesburg last

year listed their religion as Roman Catholic.

According to those same records, the contingency of Catholic students has been greater than any religion represented in these statistics, other than the “Other” category.

Based on that information, approximately one-fourth of the student body is impacted by this change at St. Ann’s, in which they had no say.

If the Ash Wednesday service held in the chapel last year was any indication of the amount of students here who want to practice their Catholicism, a regular Sunday Mass in Roberts Chapel would be an absolute hit.

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Girls: Break the chain of poor body image chelsea dicks Columnist

A moment that made me lose faith in the family dynamic: While in a fitting room this weekend I overheard a conversation between a teenage girl and her mother.

The teenager was singing the anthem all girls know we sing while putting on tight jeans. Come on girls, you know the song.

As the teenage girl struggled to get the pair of pants on, she started to complain about her weight. As the anthem song continued, she expressed her frustrations in her failed attempts to lose weight over the summer.

My sympathy towards the girl nearly compelled me to quit my eavesdropping until the mother intervened to give her daughter some motherly advice.

The mother responded without hesitation and in complete sincerity, “just starve yourself honey, it will work.”

I thought the same thing you probably are: she has got to be joking.

The urge to stop my eavesdropping vanished as I pressed my ear up to the stall next to me, watching my breath turn into moisture on the wall.

The mother continued to tell her daughter how it was the best way for her to lose weight at her age, and proceeded to explain all the other “benefits” that accom-

panied starving yourself: “Oh you would be amazed at how much money you save.”

“After a while the pain goes away and you don’t even notice.”

“It honestly is easier than diet pills, and it’s free.”

The only shortcoming is that annoying amount of time one spends in the hospital, but with great benefits there is no need to worry about the cost.

What is wrong with us girls?

There comes a point when we have to stop blaming society for the women persona and have to start blaming ourselves.

We are passing it down to our sisters, friends and cousins by having conversations like these with each other.

Do we realize the damage we are doing to not only ourselves but to one another?

My call to action to girls of my generation: let’s raise our daughters to believe that there are much more important things than fighting to see who will die the skinniest.

That a life filled with love, laughter and God is true beauty. That those flaws they see in the mirror are marks of a gorgeous identity that makes us, us.

Let’s put all of our own insecurities aside and make sure we tell our daughters and ourselves that we are beautiful everyday. They will see this confidence in us and embrace it until it becomes part of their own character.

Let’s create a new normal.

Trust in the Lord

Relying upon God critical in stressful times Each time we clear an obstacle in life, the success is accompanied by a feeling of relief. We think if we’ve made it through a tough situation, everything will be downhill from there.

But inevitably, another challenge presents itself soon after.

And so it is with life in college. It seems we are never free of something to worry about. As a result, trusting in God is more important now than ever before.

Freshmen entering college struggle with homesickness, are overwhelmed by the transition to college classes and are often intimidated by the sheer newness of their environment.

College sophomores are moving away from general education classes and working to adjust to a new level of difficulty in academics, not to mention their increasingly fuller calendars.

During junior year, the stress of finding internships sets in. Suddenly, the world outside of school becomes all too real and students must compete for positions that

will lead them into their desired career.

By the time students enter senior year, they are stressed out by coursework, extremely busy schedules and planning their lives and careers.

In a few short months, they won’t have an academic institution to shelter them from the reality of adult life.

Regardless of the point we’ve reached at in our education, stress and worry constantly threatens to overwhelm us. But by maintaining a relationship with God, we can stay afloat.

There are a myriad of opportunities on campus that can help students to connect with God. Going to chapel or attending events led by Campus Ministry Assistants can help to strengthen one’s faith or simply get you through a rough patch.

Each time we beat the stress, we come out stronger on the other side, and it’s all with God’s help. If we rely on His guidance, we can clear every obstacle that comes our way and not just survive, but also thrive throughout our college experience.

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Walking by Faith: Ezekial Olagoke Editor's Note: The following is an interview with Ezekial Olagoke, assistant professor of sociology, as part of a series of weekly conversations with members of the campus community about living out vocational faith.

By Samantha Peer Op/Ed Editor

Q. When did you first come to Waynesburg and what led you here?

A. It was a long time ago. I came here in the fall of 2008.

I was an adjunct where I was teaching, so I needed a full time position.

I was in Denver, Colo. when I discovered the advertisement about the position of a sociologist at Waynesburg. Also, Waynesburg is a Christian college and I have always aspired to be in a Christian college. I have enjoyed Waynesburg since I first came.

Q. In what ways do you demonstrate your faith in your position at Waynesburg?

A. I don’t impose my

faith on students and I don’t preach in class. However, at the same time, I engage in some aspects of sharing my faith.

Once in a while I also let my students know about my own spiritual pilgrimage, and students have spoken with me one on one about my spiritual pilgrimage.

Sometimes I also show documentaries that relate to faith. For example, I show a documentary on the question of God. It was inspired by a course taught at Harvard University and compiles a dichotomy of the views of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis.

It is profoundly instrumental spiritually with students.

I also show the documentary entitled “Soul Searching.”

It discusses the role of faith in the millennial generation.

I tell my students that I went to a Muslim school for five years, after which I became a free thinker. I let them know about some of the searching I did and some of the questions I raised.

I went to Wheaton College. When I left Nigeria, my desire was to attend a Christian university, so Wheaton was a turning point in my life in that it shaped my faith.

Some of the questions that I was asking about Christianity in my personal journey about churches and about the academy were resolved at Wheaton College.

I also take part in mission trips.

I just came back from Romania. Romania is a post-communist country.

Romania was occupied by the Soviet Union for many years.

Some of the things that Christians went through and that the country went through went on for years.

I shared pictures of the trip with my class this morning and I shared with them some of the questions that I was asking while I was there.

It wasn’t a trip like a safari or a jamboree; it was a personal search for faith, meaning, and personal development.

Q. Have any specific moments, whether in interacting with a student or a fellow faculty member, touched you spiritually or affirmed your faith?

A. Yes, some students come to me with personal problems. Someone may come to me and say that their mom is critically sick and they ask me to pray for her.

I’ll pray with them. If they are going through tough times and are spiritually minded, if I am able to I give them some insight from my own personal life and pilgrimage. Most students are young, looking for meaning, and they have doubts. I let them know its okay. Nobody’s perfect.

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Cheat Sheet: Scottish independence up for vote Sept. 18 Editor's Note: The following is a synopsis of a recent topic trending in world or national news.

Sept. 18 represents a potentially monumental day in the history of the state of Scotland, as voters will flock to the booths to decide on the issue of Scottish independence. According to BBC News, the Scottish National Party won the Scottish Parliament election in 2011 by a wide majority. The party’s main goal is independence, so the election gave them a mandate to stage the vote.

First Minister of the Scottish government Alex Salmond is a big part of Scottish independence from the United Kingdom.

“It’s time for Scotland to take charge of its own destiny,” said Salmond, according to BBC News. “The 300-yearold Union is no longer fit for purpose.”

There are, however, issues that need to be ironed out by Scotland in order for independence to be a success. The

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A shopkeeper along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh makes his stance on the upcoming Sept. 18 independence referendum clear. He's used the sales rack for the daily newspaper to proclaim his support for the proindependence side, known as "Yes." first is the issue of oil. According to BBC News, “North Sea oil and gas reserves are vital to the Scottish government’s case for independence.”

Oil in the North Sea has become increasingly more difficult to extract, and for that reason, British Prime Minister David Cameron

believes that Great Britain is better suited to deal with the industry because of their wealth. The second issue is creating a currency for Scotland. If Scottish independence were achieved, then the government would like to keep the pound as the formal currency; how-

ever, BBC News reports that there are several major parties in the United Kingdom that would certainly not agree to such a move.

The last issue is whether the Scottish populous want independence. Over the past few months, polls indicated that 57% of Scottish citizens had

no desire for independence, while 43% said they were for it. However, the most recent poll suggests that the idea of independence is picking up some steam, where 51% said “No,” and 49% said “Yes.” On Sept. 19, the day after the referendum vote, the Scottish government can

proceed in two different ways. If there is a “Yes” vote, then the Scottish government will begin negotiating with the rest of the United Kingdom on the terms of their independence.

Salmond would like to stop negotiating by March 2016, and officially declare independence sometime in March. If this could occur, the goal would then be to begin the process of elections for the Scottish Parliament in May that year.If the vote is “No,” then the United Kingdom government will turn its attention to giving the Scottish Parliament more powers, according to BBC News. The United Kingdom has been considering giving more financial freedom to Scotland.Regardless of the referendum vote that takes place on September 18, the Scottish government will likely receive more powers, and it will be a day of history in the state of Scotland.

Information curated by BRENDAN KEANY Staff Writer

In the news: Ten headlines you need to know this week Editor's Note: The following is a summary of the 10 stories from last week that a college student needs to know.

1. Apple unveils iPhone 6 and Apple Watch Apple has announced the releasing of its newest iPhone, the iPhone 6, the Apple Watch and a new mobile payment system. The iPhone 6 will be larger in size than the past iPhones, but thinner than before, and will have an aluminum body with a curving screen. There is also going to be an iPhone 6 Plus, which will be slightly bigger than the regular 6.

While pre-orders for the iPhone 6 will start on Sept.

12, the phone will be available on Sept. 19. The Apple Watch will be available early next year, and is going to be a “breakthrough” as stated by Apple CEO Tim Cook, and the mobile payment system called Apple Pay is planned to be in use in October.

– CBS News,

Sept. 9 2. Obama to address nation on ISIS President Barack Obama is going to address the people

on Sept. 10 about his beliefs of a possible threat from the ISIS, if the group can successfully operate from Syria.

Obama believes that in order to stop the ISIS there is going to have to be a commitment to stopping the ISIS once and for all.

– NBC News, Sept. 9

3. University to host music performance On Sept. 18, Waynesburg University will be hosting Cello Fury and will feature the Texture Contemporary Ballet in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. Starting at 7:30 p.m., students, faculty, adults and children are all invited to come watch the show.

The music is a combination of cello mixed with rock instruments and features.

Admission for adults is $15; children $5; children under 12 are free; and students and Waynesburg faculty are free with University ID. – Waynesburg University News, Sept. 4 4. Carmichaels to host 9-11 Memorial Carmichaels will host its annual 9-11 remembrance on Sept. 11. Sirens through-

out the morning will symbolize the planes crashing at their different locations. Bill Ross, the commander of Carmichaels American Legion Post 400, has also arranged to have Kit Watson from the Pennsylvanian American Legion Department Adjutant along with a musical performance by John Lawrenzi, the lead singer of the Steel City Quartet from Stutersville.

For the program the town square will be closed from the first sirens until the end of the program.

– Observer-Reporter, Sept. 9

5. Rice released by Ravens after video released The most debated news around the National Football League in 2014 has been a scandal involving Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. After an incident on Feb. 15 where Rice was accused and found guilty of domestically abusing his fiancé, the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Rice for two games. After the video of the incident surfaced on the internet and Goodell and other NFL officials saw what happened in the elevator, the Baltimore Ravens cut Rice

from their team and now there is believe that Goodell is going to change his punishment for Rice.

– USA Today, Sept. 8

6. Joan Rivers passes away at 81 The beloved actress Joan Rivers passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4 due to cardiac arrest. Rivers had been entertaining people nationwide for decades. Starting small in the 1950s as a standup comedian, Rivers became well known after being on “The Tonight Show” in 1965. Rivers personality through comedy and her talk show will be greatly missed.

– The New York Times, Sept. 4 7. Terrorism hjefhvwejfhfgjkhfwehgkrwhgrg Every year when September rolls around people start to think about the happenings of 9-11. This year with all of the corruption in Syria, the American citizens have begun to worry a little more.

While the last couple of years the main threat would have been from al Qaeda, now any threat could be from different groups with similar values of

al Qaeda. Although there is no current known threat, the New York Police department is ready for anything.

– CBS News, Sept. 9

8. More states look to legalize marijuana With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington, there is an uprise in the number of different states that seem to be getting involved with the legalization of marijuana. If Florida would allow the legalization of marijuana then the enormous market that Florida encompasses could create problems, being the only southern state with the legalization and the size of the market would create a large problem. It is also reported that Illinois has recently gotten involved and has began the paperwork process for applicants for the legalization in the state.

– Governing, Sept. 8 9. Arizona hit by flooding Arizona was hit with severe weather on Monday, September 8 which led to flash flooding. The area was

hit with 2 1/2 inches of rain that actually broke the record for the most rainfall since 1933. Most of the rainfall around the area had around two inches of rain, but multiple suburbs were hit with four inches. Due to the extreme conditions and numerous people becoming trapped in the water, the people that were not out were told to stay in for as long as possible.

– CBS News, Sept. 8 10. Royal family expecting second child Prince William and Kate are expecting their second child. Whether the baby is a boy or a girl, either way Prince George will be getting a sibling. Although Kate isn’t too far into her pregnancy and the sex of the fetus is still uncertain, the possible name choices are one of the most popular topics around the world right now.

– ABC News, Sept. 8 Information curated by MITCHELL KENDRA Staff Writer

Faith: Mother being a 'prayer warrior' brought him back to Jesus Christ Continued from B2

Faith is seeking understanding; seeking understanding of the issues of life.

I’ve come across a couple of experiences that really challenged me. John Thompson in the library has been a mentor and a spiritual counselor to me.

He went to Wheaton also and has inspired me a lot over the past three years. I also attend chapel.

There are other factors in terms of being challenged.

Students challenge me; they are young, but at the same time they have a lot to offer.

They ask questions very transparently and bluntly.

They don’t use theoretical language. They don’t use theological or abstract lan-

guage.

They keep it simple. That encourages me and inspires me. One of my students, Tiffany Frank, is leaving for South Africa in a few weeks.

She is a very strong Christian. She is a living example of her faith.

Q. Do you feel that you are where God wants you to be?

A. As of now, very much so.

I believe that life is a puzzle.

I believe that I am where He wants me, and if He doesn’t want me here now, then He will lead me to where He wants me. I grew up in Nigeria in West Africa.

Since giving my life to Christ, He has systematically led the way. I don’t want to rationalize, because I can’t

plan my own life. When I try, I fail miserably.

Right now, as of today, I am sure, I am certain, I am definite that this is where I belong.

Q. Do you think that you have any part in being able to tell where He wants you to be? Does your prayer life assist you?

A. There is an expression in my church: If you are too busy to pray, then you are really busy. I wake up at 5 a.m. and the first thing before I start my day is to get myself in tune with Him. In Him we live. I very firmly believe in the power of prayer. My mother was a prayer warrior.

I feared her praying.

She would tell me, “Ezekial, there is nothing you

can’t accomplish in this life.”

“You can be a millionaire, publish books, travel places, but you have got to be in the center of the will of God.” To be able to do that, I’ve been intimate with God. A theologian is somebody who prays, and somebody who prays is a theologian. A Christian is somebody who prays, somebody who prays is a Christian.

It is very, very important.

At 7 a.m. in the morning, then at 9 a.m. then at 12 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. like the Jewish calendar, I use that time to reflect. I believe in the power of prayer. My entire pilgrimage is beyond my ability to explain.

that concept to me?

faith and your prayer life?

A. She prays a lot. When I was very young, she would wake up very early to pray.

It didn’t make sense to me.

But even when I drifted from faith after high school, I believe that she prayed me back into faith. I believe that she has the power to pray things into existence. No matter what I become in life, if I can become half as much a Christian that she is, I will be accomplishing something.

She lives by prayer. I think where her children are today is not because we are smart, brilliant or wealthy, but because we have a tower house of prayer in our family.

Q. You mentioned that your mom was a prayer warrior, can you explain

Q. Do you think that her being so strong in faith has been instrumental in your

A. As a teenager and someone pursuing college, I was very focused on reading books. My mother told me that we don’t live by books alone. That meant a lot. At that time, it didn’t.

She told me, “you need to anchor these books you study on something larger than you.” At that time, I didn’t understand. She told me she wanted me to succeed. But she said much more fundamental for me was to anchor that knowledge on Jesus of Nazareth.

I have a thick skull, so that took a while to sink in. In Nigeria there is a saying: “The words of our elders are words of wisdom.” I don’t think that I have ever met anyone who can pray like her.

Catholic: Mass for students would allow for spiritual growth on campus

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each of these students a tremendous service by offering a Catholic Mass in chapel every weekend until St. Ann’s completes its transition from one priest to another and reestablishes its mass schedule.

This service to students would allow them to more

easily and comfortably grow in their faith at school — which is precisely two-thirds of the university’s mission statement.

By giving students an option to attend Mass in Roberts Chapel, perhaps students would be more inclined to attend mass and exercise their faith — a faith that many say is dying.

The Rev. Carolyn Poteet,

director of Faith and Mission, told me personally that she hopes the Catholic students on campus have access to the tools they need to grow in their faith.

She can’t preside Mass herself, but maybe, with her leadership and a loud roar of interest from Catholic students on campus, we aren’t all that far away from starting a new tradition of faith at

Waynesburg.

Roberts Chapel was built to be a house for all Christians on our campus.

In these critical years of our lives, Catholic students could benefit immensely from a Mass on campus that would allow them to continue or rekindle their practices of faith as they prepare to take that faith with them into their adult lives.

In the same manner, all students on campus — Catholic or otherwise — should take advantage of what’s already available to them, including Tuesday chapel services, Upper Room on Sunday nights or faith-based organizations like Newman Club or Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

After all, the stigma attached to Catholicism is summed up by this joke a certain mentor

of mine likes to tell: “If someone who goes to church is a churchgoer, what do you call someone who used to go to church?”

“A Catholic.”

Perhaps a Catholic Mass on campus could help change this stigma, while giving Catholic students an additional outlet to grow in faith in a home committed to such growth.

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Local woman charged with stealing $69K

By SAMANTHA PEER Op/Ed Editor

State police charged former secretary and treasurer of the Brave Water and Sewer Authority, Carolyn E. Hillberry, 55, on Aug. 29 with stealing over $69,000 from the authorities and forging authority checks between May 2012 and August 2013.

Hillberry was brought before District Judge Lou Day-

Abby Wernert, Yellow Jacket

5 Kidz Kandy is one of several new businesses that is offering new services to the community.

Kandy: Treats and more Continued from B1

years ago.

Fortunately, some of the students who used to frequent the Waynesburg Press are happy they now have a new place to visit, even if the feeling is not quite the same as before.

“I really liked the Waynes-

burg Press; it made me feel sophisticated,” said junior environmental science major Tori Whitty.

Whitty said that, in comparison, 5 Kidz Kandy has a more youthful atmosphere that she appreciates and enjoys spending time in.

Students interested in visiting 5 Kidz Kandy can find the shop at 78 E. High Street.

ich in Waynesburg on one count of theft and 116 counts of forgery. She was released on $10,000 unsecured bond, and will face a preliminary hearing on Sept. 4.

Trooper Robert Cree reported that police were provided an audit prepared by Joseph A. Prinzo that showed 116 checks were changed on three different authority accounts.

According to Cree, Prinzo

believes the checks were altered after they received signatures from two board members. The exact embezzled amount was $69,790.43.

Police were also given letters, handwritten by Hillberry, addressed to board members. In these letters, Hillberry confessed she had taken money by altering checks that the board members signed. Hillberry’s embezzlement was brought

to light by an audit issued by Wayne Township.

The township filed a petition with the court last August to have Brave Water and Sewer Authority be audited when the sewer discharge permit of the authority became expired and when the authority also stopped making monthly payments on the loan given by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, PENNVEST.

Park: Old staple of area will be reconstructed Continued from B1

more than 40 percent of the total current acreage.”

The restoration project is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2017. The revitalization of the land and

lake was the result of a twomonth mediation process and public comment period.

Allen represented DCNR during a joint press conference at the park and announced the terms of the agreement to local officials and members of the Duke

Lake Task Force - local community members fighting for the lakes restoration.

The lawsuit has been settled, CONSOL Energy has withdrawn its appeals and the restoration of a Greene County staple is underway.

DCNR is currently still

working on the permitting process with the Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Dam Safety. They are hoping for the final permit to be conveyed in October. The anticipated construction is to begin in the spring of 2015.

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Sappie.

“The biggest thing was moving Sappie from tackle to center,” said Shepas. “[Offensive Coordinator Matt] Stansfield had always wanted to play him in there, and then we just made the commitment to do so in the springtime. He solidifies us in the middle.”

The other score in the second quarter came from a 49-yard touchdown reception by senior tight end Zac Capan with 7:41 remaining in the half.

Nearly five minutes into the second half, Hill finished off a three-play, 80-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown rush.

Following Mundell’s interception return, Jake Forsythe added a six-yard touchdown run within the first minute of the fourth quarter to extend the Waynesburg lead to 33-0.

Muskingum coach Al Logan liked the effort of his defense in the first half despite trailing by two scores.

“It’s hard to put our defense out there for a quarter and a half,” said Logan. “Offensively, we got to do a better job staying on the field, and keeping our defense off the field.”

Waynesburg quarterback Carter Hill said it best when he tweeted “the talking is done” Saturday morning before his team took the field against Muskingum. It had been nearly 10 months, 278 days to be exact, since Waynesburg’s 19-12 debacle of a football game in a snowstorm against the College at Brockport – and the various story lines about this team – seemed to manifest all summer long.

One of those storylines was how Waynesburg’s offense was going to become more balanced. Statistically, Hill had arguably the best season under center of any Waynesburg quarterback in school history, after passing for 3,102 yards and 28 touchdowns in his first full season as the starter. But the Jackets finished eighth of nine teams in the conference running the ball, producing just 3.4 yards per carry and nine touchdowns.

With seniors Jake Forsythe and Willie Leavell back, as well as leading rusher junior Jerry Lawman, the question became could this offense become two-dimensional, rather than forcing Hill to pass like he did in Waynesburg’s 2013 losses to Thomas More, Bethany, Washington & Jefferson and Brockport.

Saturday, the Jackets answered that question by running the ball 37 times, with Forsythe and Lawman combining for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Last season, the Jackets eclipsed 37 carries twice: in a rainstorm against Saint Vincent and a blowout against Geneva on senior day.

Another major storyline was how the Jackets were going to replace the production of graduated All-American Brandon Fedorka. Fedorka’s 67 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and fumble recoveries put him in the conversa-

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Keany “I had no sport to play during the fall of 2010, so my mom suggested that I run cross country just to kind of stay in shape for hockey,” said Keany. “It turned out that I had some natural talent when it came to running, and I made varsity that year. We won the NYS Championship that year, and I loved the team, so I’ve since stuck with running and developed a passion for the competition.”

His passion shined bright early in Keany’s collegiate career. During his first collegiate race, Keany claimed victory at the Fisher Invitational.He was named Presidents’ Athletic Conference runner of the week after he once again took home the title.

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Waynesburg's Jake Forsythe stiff arms Muskingum's Dorian Maynard during Saturday's 33-0 win over the Muskies. Saturday's shutout was the second in two seasons for Waynesburg's defense.

Stingy defense allows 278 total yards in first home shutout since 2004 season; offense gains over 400 yards

By AUSTIN ANDERSON For the Yellow Jacket

The highly skilled Waynesburg Yellow Jackets' (1-0, 0-0) offense did not produce any points for nearly the first 20 minutes Saturday in a 33-0 win over Muskingum (0-1, 0-0). Despite not scoring, the Jackets were in good hand thanks to their defense, which even drew some praise from players on the offensive side of the ball.

“The defense played great today,” said quarterback Carter Hill. “Coach [Scott] Venick, our defensive coordinator, doesn’t get enough credit. The scheme those guys played, and that interception by Josh Mundell, completely turned the game around.

Head coach Rick Shepas also was pleased with the efforts on the defensive side of the ball.

“I always think Venick is going to have a good plan,” said Shepas. “I think our guys are doing a great job listening and playing the way they’re coached to play.”

The Jacket defense only allowed 93 passing yards and 278 yards overall in the shutout effort. The most notable player from the impressive defensive unit was the soph-

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Andrew English led Jacket receivers in receptions to pace the offesne Saturday against Muskigum. omore cornerback Mundell. over a quarter.

Mundell recorded two inJunior running back Jerry terceptions, including one Lawman was able to score that was returned 41 yards the first touchdown by scamfor a touchdown in the third pering into the end zone at quarter. the 11:19 mark of the second “I looked at the tight end; quarter. he ran straight down the “Our line blocked great,” field,” said Mundell. “I got my Lawman said. “Once we saw eyes off of him and straight the line was playing great, we to the out route. The ball was figured we might as well keep out and I jumped it, and the running.” rest is history.”

Many of the offensive lineOnce the offense started men switched positions in putting points on the board, the offseason, with the most it did not stop. Three touch- important coming in the podowns were recorded in just sition change of junior Nik

Men's soccer suffers first lost of season

By GENNARO BONAVENTURA For the Yellow Jacket

On a beautiful evening at John F. Wiley Stadium Tuesday, the men’s soccer team hosted a very talented NAIA school in Point Park University.

Despite the change in divisions, the Pioneers were able to edge out the Jackets by a score of 5-2.

The Jackets had a different goalkeeper in net due to senior goalkeeper Brandon Daughtry sidelined because of an injury that occurred in Saturday’s match against La Roche.

Junior Nathan Ribar stepped up to the challenge by making an immediate impact on the game – he assisted on the first goal of the game to senior Cody Lemke.

“I saw [Lemke] was open on the left wing and I did my drop kick and got the ball over the defenders head,” Ribar said.

Lemke did the rest, and the Jackets got off to a fast start up 1-0 only 83 seconds into the match.

However, that momentum was short lived. Point Park went on a 4-0 run and

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The men’s cross country team got off to a good start in its first meet Aug. 30, placing second out of the six teams at Westminster in the Fisher Invitational. Leading the way for the Yellow Jackets was sophomore standout Brendan Keany, who won the individual title for the second year in a row.

Keany wasn’t always just a star on the track. Back in Keany’s hometown of Buffalo, New York, he was on his high school’s hockey team.

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New soccer coaches off to successful starts

got in contact with the right people at the school and got the ball rolling,” said Brad The Waynesburg Univer- Heethuis. “A big thing for sity men’s and women’s soc- us was the small, Christian cer teams both hired new school aspect.” head coaches for the 2014 Since they were were campaign. Brad coaching at sepaHe e t h u i s w a s rate schools, a goal brought in to take for the couple was the reigns on the to coach together at men’s program, the same place. while his wife “We were both Laura will take coaching, but we over the duties for were an hour-andthe women. a-half apart from The high school each other,” said sweethearts, Laura Heethuis.

Brad Heethuis originally from “When you add Michigan, both in the Christian have soccer backschool, and that grounds that exwe loved the school tend back to their and the area, it was roots. an easy choice.”

The two chose Laura Heethuis t o l e av e t h e i r was a star athlete home state for the at Michigan State opportunities that University, where arose in Waynesshe collected four burg.

Laura Heethuis first team All-Big “A guy that I Ten awards, as well coached with at Calvin was as multiple other awards over a friend of the former coach her four years. at Waynesburg, and when we heard he was leaving, we See SOCCER on C3

By RYAN LEGARSKY

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Waynesburg's Cody Lemke attempts to hurdle Point Park's Zack Rafalowski in Tuesday's loss to the Pioneers. Lemke scored both Jacket goals in the 5-2 loss. controlled the ball for most of the first half following Lemke’s goal. Lemke thought that was the downfall of the Jackets.

“We lost the ball in the midfield, we didn’t win of any of Ribar’s kicks and they took it to us,” said Lemke.

Head coach Brad Heethuis

and the rest of the team were disappointed with the result of Tuesday’s match.

“We scored early, [Lemke] got us one and I was hoping that was going to give us a shot of energy,” Heethuis said. “But it might have done the opposite; we got complacent and they took it to us for

the next 20-30 minutes.”

Point Park is a very talented team and usually competes for a conference championship every year, and also looks to make deep runs in the NAIA playoffs.

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Women's soccer draws against La Roche Volleyball goes 2-1 at

La Roche Tournament

By BEN NICHOLS

For the Yellow Jacket

Despite an early deficit, the women’s soccer team was able to post a 2-2 draw Saturday at La Roche in nonconference action.

After trailing 1-0 early to the Redhawks, the Jackets weren’t discouraged.

“This goal really opened our eyes and gave us a push to really bring the intensity,” said senior Emily Mullady.

With increased intensity, Waynesburg was able to put a goal on the board thanks to Karleigh Murphey to even things up at one. Murphey’s goal may have been due to a pep talk from head coach Laura Heethuis.

“At halftime we told her to step up, and she stepped up,” said Heethuis.

Freshman forward Melanie Byler also added a goal, but La Roche was able to even the game back up at two prior to the end of regulation. After two overtime periods, the score remained a 2-2 draw.

The Jackets remain undefeated through four games this season with a record of

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Despite only one goal from Waynesburg's Karleigh Murphy so far this season, the junior has had opportunities, accumulating 11 shots in three games.

3-0-1. This is the best start the Jackets have had since 2012, when they started off the season 3-0-0.

“We had many opportunities but didn’t take advantage of them,” said Heethuis. “All we can do is learn from the game and keep pushing towards our goals.”

With an overall record of 3-0-1, Jackets are currently hold second place in the

Presidents’ Athletic Conference. However, Heethuis feels that the team has room to grow.

“We are still searching for our identity as a team, but we will continue practicing and working hard to pursue our personal and team goals.”

Mu l lady e cho e d her coach’s statements.

“We need to improve defensively and offensively and

just keep getting better, and continue working towards our goal which is to win the PAC.” Waynesburg continues its non-conference schedule Friday when it travels to Columbus, Ohio to face Capital. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The Jackets then return home Wednesday when they face Marietta College.

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tion with his mentor, the late Mike Czerwein as the best defensive ends in school history.

Saturday, the defense answered that question with a collective approach. The first-team front seven had six tackles for loss, was constantly in the face of Muskingum quarterback Cody Williams and didn’t allow Muskingum’s rushing attack to build a single drive into the red zone.

Jacket fans hadn’t seen that type of defensive swagger since last year’s 38-0 siege of Grove City on the road.

But the main storyline was how Waynesburg’s secondary was going to fill the void left by five graduated seniors in the secondary,

Skinner led the team in kills with eight, while Dorazio led the team in digs with The Waynesburg Univer- 11 and Newbauer led the sity volleyball team went team with 15 assists. The 2-1 at the La Roche College sophomore now has a total Tournament in Pittsburgh of 131 assist this season so over the weekend. far through eight The Yellow Jackets matches. started out their Despite being first game of the a relatively young tournament with team, head coach a 3-1 win against Stephanie B enthe University kowski already sees of Pittsburgh at improvement with Greensburg. the team. Benkows“ We p l a y e d ki also has great exhard the whole pectations for her Skinner time no matter team, one of which who the competiis to finish the tion was on the season over .500. other side of the The Jackets have net,” said captain not had a winning Morgan Ne wseason since 2005. bauer, “We held “Building up our heads up even confidence and when we were losbeing more optiing.” mistic will help us To help boost win games and be their confidence, Presidents’ AthDorazio the Jackets went letic Conference out with a 3-0 vicready,” said Bentory against Chakowski. tham University.

Newbauer The Jackets raised echoed her coach’s the bar high after statements. allowing 11 points “Talent alone in the first set. isn’t going to win In the second games,” Newbauer set, Chatham resaid. sponded to the “We need to previous loss by practice on and off Newbauer keeping the score the court like winclose. Waynesburg ners. Having heart ultimately answered Cha- and the will to strive for our tham by winning the set by goals will ultimately lead us a score of 25-7. Junior Kourt- to a successful season.” ney Skinner led the team in With a record of 3-5, the kills with nine. Junior Jessica Jackets will return to action Dorazio led the team in digs Friday when they take on with four and led the team Washington College and the with 16 assists.

University of Rochester at Despite having won both the Frostburg State Tournaprevious games in the tour- ment. nament, the Yellow Jackets Following the Frostburg received a wakeup call dur- State Tournament, Waynesing the first two sets of their burg will remain on the road game against Bluffton Uni- for another two matches. The versity.

Jackets do not have their first Down 11 points each in home match of the season both sets, the team put aside until Sept. 20 when they face the loss and put up a fight in Geneva and Grove City for a the third set against Beavers. tri-match at the Rudy Marisa Holding the lead for most of Fieldhouse. Waynesburg will the set, the Jackets fell short face Geneva at 11 a.m., with by a devastating two points. Grove City to follow at 3 p.m.

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specifically captain Brian Gary and the always reliable Logan McAnany. This was a pass defense that suffered huge games through the air a year ago, case in point Frostburg State, Thomas More and Bethany. Cornerbacks Marvin Sampson and Stephen Holt continued to see starting time, making all who followed Waynesburg wonder whether any younger players were ready to compete against the many prolific passing attacks of Presidents’ Athletic Conference offenses a year ago. Coming into Saturday’s game, the question remained: would Waynesburg’s experience hurt or would this team be prepared enough to live up to the standard of Jacket defense.

Saturday, junior safety Mike Lopuchovsky proved

his time replacing then-injured Gary in 2012 helped him mature as a defensive back, as he led the defensive backs by example, breaking up three deep passes by Williams. But it was sophomore Josh Mundell, who stepped up with two interceptions, 57 yards in interception returns and made the statement that this defensive secondary was going to help out its offense, rather than forcing it to win the game.

Holding Muskingum to just 93 yards passing surely will give these younger players confidence amidst the inexperience, and show that the defense is ready to pick up where it left of a year ago, when the defensive unit finished with 25 takeaways, which was second best in the PAC.

With many of Waynesburg’s opponents forced to pass the torch to new quarterbacks this season and another two weeks of home games to fine tune the rough edges with the support of the Jacket faithful, the secondary showed week one that rather than just improving to be good enough, it can be an elite defensive backfield against any conference opponent.

Though we saw recordsetting seasons by the team’s quarterback and defensive end last year, the four losses tarnished the Waynesburg’s season. While many of these story lines won’t just go away after a blowout of a team that failed to score a point Saturday, it was good to see the Jackets finally end the talk and just play.

PRESIDENTS’ ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ROUNDUP MEN’S SOCCER

FOOTBALL STANDINGS

Bethany Thiel Westminster Waynesburg Case Carnegie Mellon W&J Geneva Grove City Saint Vincent Thomas More

Conf. Overall 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1

Saturday’s Box Score

WAYNESBURG 33, MUSKINGUM 0 Muskingum 0 0 0 0 0 Waynesburg 0 13 14 6 33

SCORE RECAP

Second Quarter: WAY - Lawman 4 yd run (Lewis kick), 11:19; WAY - Capan 49 yd pass from Hill (Lewis kick no good), 7:31 Third Quarter: WAY - Hill 1 yd run (Lewis Kick), 10:40; WAY Mundell 41 yd interception return (Lewis kick) Fourth Quarter: WAY - Forsythe 6 yd run (Lewis kick), 14:28

STANDINGS

Thomas More Geneva Grove City Waynesburg Saint Vincent W&J Westminster Thiel Bethany

Conf. Overall 0-0 4-0 0-0 3-0-1 0-0 2-2-1 0-0 1-1-2 0-0 2-3 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-3-1 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-4

Tuesday’s Box Score

WAYNESBURG , POINT PARK Point Park 1 0 1 Waynesburg 0 0 0

SCORE RECAP

First HALF: TMC - Reliman (Sanker assist), 7:22

RECENT RESULTS

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Waynesburg passing COM ATT YDS TD Hill............................. 13 22 248 1

Friday, September 5: Saint Vincent 3, Pitt-Bradford 0; Thomas Moore 4, Spalding 3; Anderson 1, Westminster 0 Saturday, September 6: Mount Aloysius 4, Bethany 0; Geneva 2, Allegheny 1; Grove City 5, Hilbert 0; Muskingum 4, Thiel 2; Thomas Moore 2, Centre 0; Denison 3, Wash & Jeff 0; La Roche 1, Waynesburg 0; Westminster 2, Manchester 0 Sunday, September 7: Saint Vincent 5, Franciscan 1

Waynesburg rushing

UPCOMING GAMES

ATT YDS TD Forsythe................................ 14 48 1 Lawman................................ 12 71 1 Waynesburg receiving

REC YDS TD English.................................. 4 30 0 Capan.................................... 3 65 1 Muskingum passing COM ATT YDS TD Williams.................... 7 20 93 0 Muskingum rushing

ATT YDS TD Willams.................................. 20 51 0 Cole-Young............................. 11 76 0

Friday, September 12: Thomas Moore at DePauw - 4 p.m.; Mount Aloysius at Thiel - 8 p.m.; Waynesburg at Capital - 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 13: Geneva at Fredonia State - 1 p.m.; La Roche at Saint Vincent - 1 p.m.; Frostburg State at Wash & Jeff - 1 p.m.; Thomas Moore at Anderson - 2 p.m.; Bethany at Pitt-Greensburg - 3 p.m.; BaldwinWallace at Grove City - 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 14: Westminster at Lycoming - 1 p.m.

PAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Offensive: Daniel Cox, Junior F, Geneva Deffensive: Alex Dean, Senior D, Thomas Moore

Muskingum receiving

REC YDS TD Sutton................................... 2 13 0 Jones...................................... 1 41 0

RECENT RESULTS

Saturday, September 6 Mount Union 58, Bethany 7; Case Western Reserve 33, Carnegie Mellon 0; Frostburg State 24, Geneva 19; Juniata 21, Grove City 13; John Carroll 44, Saint Vincent 0; Thiel 28, Allegheny 14; Wesley 35, Thomas Moore 20; Wash & Jeff 51, Wooster 17; Waynesburg 33, Muskingum 0; Hiram 30, Westminster 27

UPCOMING GAMES Saturday, September 13

Saint Vincent at Waynesburg - 1:30 p.m.; Thomas Moore at Hanover - 1:30 p.m.; Bethany at Thiel - 7 p.m.; Grove City at Geneva - 7 p.m.; Wash & Jeff at Westminster - 7 p.m.

PAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Offensive: Ryan Ruffing, Junior RB, Wash & Jeff; Defensive: Josh Mundell, Sophomore DB, Waynesburg; Special teams: Nate Cannon, Freshman DB, Geneva

PAC FOOTBALL LEADERS

PASSING YARDS: Beecher, 301, CWR; Gebhardt, 269, TMC; Hill, 248, WAY RUSHING YARDS: Ruffing, 150, W&J; Bentley, 114, WES; Coughlin, 106, W&J

WOMEN’S SOCCER Thomas More Waynesburg Westminster Geneva Grove City W&J Bethany Thiel Chatham Saint Vincent

0-0 4-0 0-0 3-0-1 0-0 2-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-4 0-0 0-4

Saturday’s Box Score

WAYNESBURG 2, LA ROCHE 2 Waynesburg 1 1 0 0 2 La Roche 1 1 0 0 2

SCORE RECAP

First Half: LAR - Ceravolo (McGinis assist) WAY - Murphey Second Half: LAR - Ceravolo WAY - Byler

RECENT RESULTS

Friday, September 5: Adrian 2, Grove City 1; PittBradford 3, Saint Vincent 0; Westminster 3, Anderson 1 Saturday, September 6: Pitt-Greensburg 2, Bethany 1; Hilbert 4, Chatham 2; Mount Vernon Nazarene 5, Geneva 1; Muskingum 3, Thiel 1; Thomas Moore 5, Denison 0; Ohio Wesleyan 2, Wash & Jeff 1 (OT); Waynesburg 2, La Roche 2 (2OT); Manchester 2, Westminster 1 Sunday, September 7: Franciscan 1, Saint Vincent 0; Thomas Moore 5, Spalding 0

UPCOMING GAMES

Friday, September 12: La Roche at Saint Vincent - 4 p.m.; Mount Aloysius at Thiel - 6 p.m.; Waynesburg at Capital - 6 p.m.; Wash & Jeff at Carnegie Mellon - 7 p.m.; Thomas Moore at DePauw - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 13: Notre Dame at Chatham - 12 p.m.; Bethany at Franciscan - 1 p.m.; BaldwinWallace at Grove City - 1 p.m.; Geneva at Carlow - 5 p.m.; Westminster at Susquehanna - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 14: Saint Vincent at Penn State Altoona - 1 p.m.; Manchester at Thomas Moore - 2 p.m.; Wash & Jeff at Pitt-Greensburg - 3 p.m.; Westminster at Lycoming - 3 p.m.

PAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Offensive: Julia Flagge-Echols, Freshman F, Thomas Moore Deffensive: Taylor Robinson, Sophomore D, Thomas Moore

VOLLEYBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

STANDINGS Conf. Overall Thiel Geneva Thomas More Saint Vincent W&J Bethany Grove City Westminster Waynesburg Chatham

2-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2

3-3 5-5 6-1 6-2 3-1 5-3 4-4 3-5 3-6 0-5

Saturday’s Box Score

WAYNESBURG 3, CHATHAM 0 Waynesburg 25 25 25 Chatham 11 21 7

RECENT RESULTS

Friday, September 5: Juniata 3, Bethany 0; Milikin 3, Bethany 0; Alfred 3, Chatham 0; La Roche 3, Chatham 0; Christopher Newport 3, Geneva 0; Geneva 3, Manchester 0; Hiram 3, Grove City 0; John Carroll 3, Grove City 0; Saint Vincent 3, Dickinson 0; Saint Vincent 2, Gettysburg 2; Bluffton 3, Wash & Jeff 0; Thomas Moore 3, Mount St. Joseph 0; Waynesburg 3, Pitt-Greensburg 0; BaldwinWallace 3, Westminster 1; Westminster 3, Capital 1 Saturday, September 6: Bethany 3, Covenant 0; Bethany 3, Transylvania 0; Waynesburg 3, Chatham 0; Eastern 3, Geneva 0; Geneva 3, Mary Washington 0; Grove City 3, Capital 0; Grove City 3, Muskingum 0; Saint Vincent 3, Misericordia 0; Susquehanna 3, Saint Vincent 1; Thomas Moore 3, Heidelberg 0; Thomas Moore 3, Westminster 1; Wash & Jeff 3, Alfred 0; Wash & Jeff 3, Pitt-Greensburg 0; Wash & Jeff 3, Waynesburg 0; Bluffton 3, Waynesburg 0; Case Western Reserve 3, Westminster 0; Westminster 3, Muskingum 2

UPCOMING GAMES

Friday, September 12: Thiel at Mount Aloysius - 3 p.m.; Saint Vincent at Geneva - 4 p.m.; Waynesburg at Washington - 4 p.m.; Saint Vincent at Wash & Jeff - 6 p.m.; Waynesburg at Rochester - 6 p.m.; Thiel at Allegheny - 7 p.m.; Westminster at Morrisville State - 7 p.m.; Wash & Jeff at Geneva - 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 13: Chatham at Bethany - 10 a.m.; Thiel at Adrian - 10 a.m.; Waynesburg at Frostburg State - 10 a.m.; Westminster at Penn State Behrend - 11 a.m.; Chatham at Thomas Moore - 12 p.m.; Thiel at Pitt-Greensburg - 12 p.m.; Waynesburg at La Roche - 12 p.m.; Thomas Moore at Bethany - 2 p.m.; Westminster at D’Youville - 3 p.m.; Thomas Moore at Bethany - 4 p.m.; Carnegie Mellon at Bethany - 6 p.m.

PAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Jenna Fessler, Freshman Setter, Thomas Moore

TACKLES: Dishong, 13, CWR; LaRue-Holloman, 12, SVC; Copeland, 12, TMC SACKS: Pederson, 2.0, CWR; Dishong, 2.0, CWR; Kinderman, 1.0, GRO INTERCEPTIONS: Mundell, 2, WAY; Sherrod, 1, THI; Cannon, 1, GEN

PAC VOLLEYBALL LEADERS

KILLS: Hughes, 107, Geneva; Hanssen, 94, WES; Howell, 84, TMC ASSISTS: Fessler, 275, TMC Lauber, 259, BET; Trageser, 254, GRC BLOCKS: Freyermuth, 35.0, WES; Algriere, 31.0, GRC DIGS: Castiglioni, 180, TMC; Mouch, 157, BET; Trenta, 135, GRC

PAC M. SOCCER LEADERS

POINTS: Crider, 8, GEN; Loew, 8, GRO; Cox, 7, GEN Saint Vincent at Waynesburg- 1:30 p.m.

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WAYNESBURG ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Josh Mundell, Football

Nikki Davis, Women’s Basketball

GOALS: Crider, 3, GEN; Best, 3, TMC; Lilley, 2, THI ASSISTS: Loew, 4, GRO; Cox, 3, GEN; Proctor, 3, SVC

PAC W. BASKETBALL LEADERS

POINTS: Huber, 20, TMC; Flagge, 10, TMC; Davis, 8, WAY GOALS: Huber, 8, TMC; Davis, 4, WAY; Flagge, 3, TMC ASSISTIS: Flagge, 4, TMC; Huber, 4, TMC; Mann, 2, GEN

MEN RECENT RESULTS

Team Friday, September 5 QUEEN CITY INVITATIONAL 19. Thomas Moore, 613 pts.

Saturday, September 6 WATTS DISTANCE GALA 5. Thiel, 157 pts.; 6. Bethany, 182 pts.

Individual QUEEN CITY INVITATIONAL: 1. Jesse Moreno, Morehead State, 15:11.33; 2. Ambrose Maritim, Eastern Kentucky, 15:13.06; 3. Luka Ndungu, Eastern Kentucky, 15:15.27; 116. Brandon West, Thomas Moore, 18:37.40 WATTS DISTANCE GALA: 1. Brian Baum, Ahland, 25:32; 2. Nick Hall, Ashland, 25:32; 3. Matt Link, Edinboro, 25:40; 29. Steve Morgan, Thiel, 29:40

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, September 13: Bethany at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Grove City at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Saint Vincent at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Thiel at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Wash & Jeff at Bethany Invitational - 10:30; Waynesburg at Bethany Invitational 10:30 a.m.; Westminster at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Geneva at Penn State Behrend - 11:45 a.m.

WOMEN RECENT RESULTS

Team Friday, September 5 QUEEN CITY INVITATIONAL 16. Thomas Moore, 455 pts.

Saturday, September 6 DISTANCE GALA 6. Bethany, 177 pts.; 7. Thiel, 179 pts.

GRIFFIN CLASSIC 6. Wash & Jeff, 163 pts.

Individual QUEEN CITY INVITATIONAL: 1. Una Britton, Eastern Kentucky, 18:25.22; 2. Ashley Svec, Eastern Kentucky, 18:34.05; 3. Ann Tum, Eastern Kentucky, 18:35.41; 54.

Sarah Duncan, Thomas Moore, 20:42.05 DISTANCE GALA: 1. Delainey Phelps, Ashland, 17:37; 2. Kasey Jones, Edinboro, 17:38; 3. Rachel Magliane, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 17:46; 27.

Meredith Steinmetz, Thiel, 20:47 GRIFFIN CLASSIC: 1. Jeannie Bujdos, Seton Hill, 20:05.3; 2. Leah Scott, Seton Hill, 21:02,8; 3. Joslin Sellers, University of Pittsburgh, 21:05.4; 46. Jackie Smith, Wash & Jeff, 26:39

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, September 13: Bethany at Bethany invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Chatham at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Grove City at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Saint Vincent at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Thiel at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Wash & Jeff at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Waynesburg at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Westminster at Bethany Invitational - 10:30 a.m.; Geneva at Penn State Behrend - 11:45 a.m.

PAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Men’s: Steve Morgan, Senior, Thiel Women’s: Sarah Duncan, Freshman, Thomas Moore

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September 11, 2014

Weekly Awards Two of Waynesburg’s younger athletes delivered this past week, as the fall sports season continues to take shape.

Freshman soccer player Nikki Davis and sophomore football player Mundell Davis Josh Mundell garnered Waynesburg’s first Athletes of the Week awards for the 2014-15 athletic season.

Davis continued her instant success at the forward position on the pitch for the Waynesburg women’s soccer team.

Davis, who was awarded the Eastern College Athletic Conference as a Player of the Week award last week, tallied another two goals in the Jackets 4-2 win over Franciscan University. Previously, Davis scored two goals on five shots on goal in Waynesburg's 3-1 win over Defiance College to open the season.

Waynesburg will look to continue its unbeaten streak as it travels to Columbus, Ohio to take on Capital University Friday night. The match is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Sophomore defensive back Josh Mundell led the Waynesburg football team to a shutout victory over Muskingum 33-0 Saturday.

In Mundell’s first start, he recorded three solo tackles, intercepted two passes, one which was returned for a touchdown, and forced a fumble. For his efforts, Mundell was awarded Defensive Player of the Week honors by the Presidents’ Athletic Conference and the ECAC Division III Southwest.

The Jackets will be back in action Saturday when they host another non-conference game against Saint Vincent at John F. Wiley Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Coverage of the game can be seen on WCTV Channel 14, while the contest can be heard on WCYJ-FM.

Women's golf tees off fall season

scores was a common theme Multimedia Manager for all the girls, and that was due to more experience for The Waynesburg wom- many of the girls. en’s golf team saw major “Last time we played, improvements in its match three of our four golfers Tuesday at the Grove City In- never played in a golf tourvitational, according to one nament before at any level,” Waynesburg coach. said Jones.

The Jackets Mehal was folturned around a lowed by Kristen last place finish Miller, who finat the Westminished with a 168. ster Invitational Rebecca Kerr over the weekend came in third place by making moveon the squad, with ments for ward, a 168; and Andrea w hi le ple asing Losko finished, head coach Sam shooting a score Jones. of 234.

Mehal “Our golf day Mehal believes was awesome,” said Jones. “I this team will make strides was really excited about how as the season moves on, deit went. We showed a ton of spite the lack of playing eximprovement from Saturday perience. and that was exciting to be a “I definitely see our part of.” strengths getting better,” T h e w o m e n’s t e a m said Mehal. “We have a lot dropped 100 strokes off its of girls that stepped up to the score from Saturday. Senior plate because we were short Kelly Mehal thought her on girls. I’m glad the girls game was better in the sec- joined and decided to take a ond match. risk and try golfing because “I definitely think I did a a lot of them have not golfed lot better than the first tour- before.” nament,” said Mehal. “My The Waynesburg golf team drives and fairway shots were will look to improve even better.” more when they travel to Mehal paced the team Hermitage, Pa., to compete with a 106 for the day. in the Thiel College InvitaJones said the drop in tional at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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Cowden serves as bright spot in loss to Goucher

By COLE LONG

For the Yellow Jacket

Many sports fans have heard the cliché statement that the score didn’t reflect how the team played. For the Waynesburg women’s tennis team, that was just the case Saturday, when it traveled to Goucher College to face the Gophers. The Yellow Jackets lost the match 8-1; but according to head coach Ron Christman, the match wasn’t lopsided.

“I asked Rachael, ‘what’s going on here? I keep seeing you win points,’ said Christman of his number-one starter Rachel Klemash. “She told me she was just making mistakes at the wrong time.”

Klemash dropped her match to Goucher’s Amanda Bercovici, who was 9-1 for the Gophers in 2013, 6-2 and 6-0. Bercovici’s only loss of last season came in the quarterfinals of the ITA southeast regional.

Waynesburg also lost all three doubles matches by the score of 8-2 in each pro set.

“We tried to play aggressive and get to the net as soon as we can and try to end the point quickly so we didn’t have to get into a long rally with them” said junior Emily McDonald, who lost 6-1, 6-1 at third singles. “Most

games went to deuce, but we couldn’t get a point to go up in deuce.”

Losing the doubles matches was just the start of the bad luck for the Jackets. Waynesburg also lost five of the six singles matches. The bright spot of the day however, came out of the numbersix spot Lauren Cowden.

Cowden edged Claire Donnelly 6-4, 4-6, and 1-0 (10-6), scoring the only team point of the match for the Jackets.

Cowden also happens to be the only undefeated player on the Waynesburg’s roster at 3-0.

Christman described Cowden’s match as a dogfight that was back and forth the entire time.

“I told [Cowden], ‘she’s setting up on that hard flat serve,’” said Christman. “Just put it over the net with a little spin and let it go and get into the point. The girl was so far back that the ball hit twice before she even got to it.”

Cowden was tied six all in the critical third set, and after the slight adjustment, she was able to run off the next three points and win the match. “[Christman] told me to hit it really easy and I did, and she didn’t realize it was coming so slow and she missed it,” said Cowden. “I

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Senior Lauren Cowden is off to the best start out of any tennis player with a 3-0 record this season. kept the ball in play, and waited for her to mess up. I had my serve working for a little, but then it went away”.

C owden’s teammates Madison DuBrock and Ellen Limback were quick to react in support, stating that it was there the whole time.

“That is usually how I try to win – serve hard,” said Cowden.

The adjusted game plan worked out exactly how Cowden and Christman envisioned it, and the result was a win and point for Waynesburg.

“When we left here on Fri-

day, my anticipation was that it was going to be a tough match and that we had a shot at winning,” said Christman.

The women’s tennis team fell to 2-1 overall on the season after the loss, while Goucher improved to 1-0.

Waynesburg hits the road for two matches this weekend, beginning with Geneva on Friday in a Presidents’ Athletic Conference matchup and a non-conference match against Muskingum.

The Jackets return home for another PAC match against Westminster Tuesday, which begins at 3:30 p.m.

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By JOHN LYDIC

Keany: King reigns at Westminster's course Continued from C1

Some would argue that Keany’s success was fortuitous in high school despite his diet.

“In high school, I was infamous for eating terrible pre-race meals like tacos and chicken nuggets, with chips and soda on the side,” said Keany. “As I’ve grown up a little, I started to pay attention to my diet more, at least on race day. I usually eat a couple of bagels with peanut butter and jelly, a banana, a cliff bar, and two to three bottles of water. I just try to stay relaxed as possible. I’ve been in plenty of pressure-filled races, so trying to find that place of peace before races is important” Despite the men’s crosscountry team’s youth, Keany says that he’s garnered insight from the team’s upperclassmen that he will carry on throughout his years here.

“We may only have three seniors on this team, but they’re great ones,” said Keany. “I’ve learned so much

from Luke Feldner, John Allison and Brandon Dugan.

Whether it’s about running, how to conduct myself on and off the course/track, and just their experience in general has really guided me as I go through this college experience.”

Keany and the rest of the team hopes the team’s leadership will shuttle them into the PAC Championships.

Given the team’s success last year and week one’s strong showing, the team hopes to carry the momentum all season long.

The Jackets and Keany compete Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Bethany, W.Va. for the Bethany College Invitational. Last season, Keany did not participate in the Bethany meet.

After the B ethany College Invitational, the Jackets will head to Newville, Pa. to participate in the Dick ins on L ong-Shor t Course Invitational and will then partake in the NCAA Division III Pre-Nationals in Mason, Ohio on Sept. 27.

Start time is TBA.

Junior kicker Scott Lewis missed two extra points during the game, but the misses did not worry Shepas. Instead, Shepas praised Lewis for another aspect of his duties.

“His kickoffs were great.

I’m more concerned with the kickoffs than the extra points and the field goals.” said Shepas. “The biggest thing I am concerned about is opponent starting field position, and I think the way he is kicking off right now, and the way that we have been covering kicks, has been really good.”

The Jackets return to John F. Wiley Stadium Saturday to host Saint Vincent at 1:30 p.m., which is under the direction of first-year coach Ron Dolciato.

“We really feel that they are a lot better than they were last year,” Shepas said.

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Jerry Lawman led the Jackets in rushing last season. The junior also led the team in rushing Saturday, gaining 71 yards on the ground off 12 carries.

“There are a lot of unknowns.

We just want to get prepared and have a good game plan going in, and hopefully we’ll see that improvement that you think [the team] should

have between weeks one and two.”

Despite Saint Vincent being in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, the game will be counted as a non-conference

game due to a new un-balanced schedule, now that the PAC has 11 football-only members, which include new member Case Western Reserve and Carnegie Mellon.

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After finishing her collegiate career, she moved on to the National Women’s Soccer League, after being drafted by the Seattle Reign.

“I’m a huge believer in ‘too much is given, much to be demanded,’” said Heethuis.

“I believe that after my experience so far, I have given

a lot and now it is my turn to demand. My coach in college [Tammy Farnum] really got me into coaching, and I’m really excited for the experience at Waynesburg.”

On the men’s side, Brad Heethuis comes in after spending last season at his alma mater Calvin College as an assistant coach.

He spent his collegiate career playing in two Division

III Championship games with Calvin, along with collecting individual accolades, which included MIAA AllConference.

Brad Heethuis takes over a team that was undefeated in nine-straight matches on home turf, and looks to improve on the team’s past record in conference play.

“We need to stay healthy,” said Brad Heethuis. “The

guys take great pride in going out on home turf and winning for everyone that comes out and supports us.

We especially want to work on playing the best we can against the teams from our own conference.”

Both coaches also serve as assistant coaches under one another. And with plenty of experience, the two look forward to starting their careers.

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Week two football preview: Saint Vincent

By ROB LONGO

Jackets square off against the Bearcats.

When Waynesburg takes the field at John F. Wiley Stadium Saturday, the Jackets will face a familiar opponent in Saint Vincent.

However, the game won’t carry as much meaning, in a sense.

Because of two new members entering the Presidents’ Athletic Conference as football-only members in Carnegie Mellon and Case Western Reserve, all teams in the conference will now play an unbalanced schedule.

This means that all teams will play nine conference opponents, but only eight of those games will count towards the conference standings.

With that said, here’s what to look for Saturday when the

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After not recording a win the previous two seasons, Saint Vincent relieved Bob Colbert of his coaching duties, searching for a new direction for the program to head.

In January, the Bearcats decided to bring on Ron Dolciato, whose previous stop was at his alma mater, John Carroll, as the offensive coordinator.

In his first game across the sideline of his former team last week, Dolciato and the Bearcats were blanked in a 44-0 loss to the No. 10 team in country.

Saint Vincent was only able to muster 105 yards of total offense and failed to

convert a third down conversion on 14 attempts. The Bearcats punted the ball 11 times and moved the chains a total of seven times. The Bearcats averaged 1.9 yards per play.

AIR PATROL With a struggling offense in week one, Saint Vincent doesn’t get much a reprieve when it faces the Jacket defense Saturday.

Last week against Muskingum, the Waynesburg defense allowed 278 total yards, with only 93 coming through the air.

Sophomore defensive back Josh Mundell was able to pick off the Muskies’ Cody Williams twice, one of which was a pick-six from 41 yards out to put the game out of reach in the third quarter.

Williams was only able to complete seven passes on 20 attempts against the Waynesburg defense, and Muskingum offense wasn’t able to earn a first down until late in the second quarter. Last week, Saint Vincent quarterbacks combined to go 11-for-24 for 62 yards.

GETTING WARMER With two teams with sub-

par records the previous seasons, Waynesburg’s schedule allows it to slowly get ready for the heart of PAC play.

Taking a sneak peak ahead, the Jackets will host Geneva after Saturday’s showdown with Saint Vincent. Last season, the Golden Tornadoes went 5-5 and 4-4 in conference play, but the Jackets won the senior day matchup last season 31-14.

The first real test for Waynesburg doesn’t come until week four of the season, when it travels to Bethany to take on the Bison. Last year, Bethany defeated Waynesburg 27-20 week seven at Wiley Stadium.

Saturday's game is scheduled to kick off at 1:30 p.m.

Coverage of the game can be seen on WCTV channel 14.

The game can also be herd on the radio on WCYJ-FM.

PAC welcomes Carnegie Mellon, Emergence of Mundell pushes Jackets past Muskies Case Western for football-only STAFF REPORT

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Sophomore defensive back Josh Mundell celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown 41 yards in Waynesburg's 33-0 win over Muskigum.

By ALFONSO FERRARI For the Yellow Jacket

Sophomore Josh Mundell entered Saturday’s game against Muskingum having only played in five games as a college athlete and having recorded one tackle. The defensive back from Carmichaels, Pa. was put into a starting role for the 2014 season without much experience to draw from.

“I was extremely nervous; I was nervous since Wednesday I think,” Mundell said.

“It just kept building and building, and I had trouble sleeping Friday night.”

However, Mundell’s nerves and doubts did not show up on the field. Mundell recorded three tackles, forced a fumble, and intercepted two Muskingum passes, taking one 41 yards into the end zone for a Waynesburg touchdown. Mundell is the first player to record two interceptions in a game since Stephen Holt picked off two passes last season against Grove City; which is only fitting as Mundell slides into the role Holt filled last season upon graduation as the number two defensive back in Waynesburg’s defense.

The first interception occurred on a post route thrown by Muskingum quarterback Cody Williams along the far sideline intended for Marvin Morris, and Mundell was the recipient of a few lucky bounces “The ball was up, and it actually hit the receivers hands, and I was able to knock it up,” Mundell said. “It then hit me in the shoulder pads and landed right into my hands.”

The second interception turned out to be even more dramatic. With a little over 10 minutes remaining in the third quarter, Mundell picked off Williams again at the Muskingum 41 yard-line and took it all the way for his first collegiate touchdown.

“When I got the ball I was just running. It was kind of like Forrest Gump,” Said Mundell. “I was hoping to get as much yardage as I could.”

When Mundell crossed the end zone, all he could think about was how great it was.

It gave him the confidence to know he could play at the next level. It was a bonus not only to get the interception, but also to be able to return it 41 yards for the score to stretch the Waynesburg lead to 27-0 at the time.

Head coach Rick Shepas awarded Mundell with the game ball following the 33-0 victory.

“I think he is a disciplined player,” said Shepas.

“Coach [Scott] Venick has a lot of trust for [Mundell], and he is going to do what he is coached to do in the secondary. I thought for the most part, other than maybe on once occasion, [Mundell] played his assignments.”

Being a native of Greene County played a factor in Mundell’s decision to come to Waynesburg University.

“It’s more of a hometown feel for me,” said Mundell. “A lot of my family and friends were able to come to the

game and then look at the newspapers after so it’s nice.”

Shepas will look to continue to recruit football players from the surrounding area around Waynesburg University, and Mundell’s connections to the area certainly will help in that effort.

“We recruit locally, and we are going to always recruit local Western Pennsylvania, Ohio Valley type of kids,” Shepas said. “[Mundell] is a guy that will have name recognition in the county and in the area for being a good player.”

Even after the two interceptions and forced fumble win week one, Mundell has not raised his expectations following the breakout performance.

“Moving forward, I just want to go do my job, because that is what I was doing this game and things seemed to work out,” Mundell said.

“I am hoping that next week and the weeks later that if I just stay on the course and do my job more good things will happen."

The Presidents’ Athletic Conference is welcoming back Carnegie Mellon University and Case Western Reserve University for the 2014 football season. This is also the 60th anniversary of the conference.

“With Case Western Reserve and Carnegie Mellon re-entering this year, it really brings back the history of the conference and really sets the course for where the conference is headed in the future,” said PAC commissioner Joe Onderko.

Saturday, the two teams went to head at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where the Spartans sent the Tartans packing with a 30-0 loss.

When the PAC was established in 1955, Case Western Reserve did not exist; rather Western Reserve University

and Case Institute of Technology, which were two separate charter members of the conference. Both decided to leave the conference in 1967.

After leaving the PAC, the two schools later combined.

In 1970, Case Western returned to the PAC and was a member school again for 14 years, but once again left the conference in 1984.

Carnegie Mellon University officially joined the PAC in 1966. Carnegie Mellon decided to leave the PAC after 23 years in 1989. Both teams became members of the University Athletic Association in 1986. However, both teams will be footballonly members “Both programs will also maintain their affiliation with the University Athletic Association as well as their three-game UAA schedule, which includes games against Washington Uni-

versity (Missouri) and the University of Chicago,” said Fenstermacher. “The annual Carnegie Mellon-Case Western Reserve game will count toward both PAC and UAA standings.”

Now having 11 teams in the conference, the PAC will now have an unbalanced schedule. “We are basing our format based on the Big 10,” Onderko said. “Each team will have eight conference games that will count towards the PAC standings.

The teams can also choose to play affiliate games against other teams in the PAC. Affiliate games will not count against the team’s conference record. wWith the schedule changing, both Onderko and Fenstermacher ensure that the rivalry games will be played every year the last weekend of conference play.

Conference play will begin week three.

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went 12-7-1, 4-0-0 in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and lost in NAIA National Championship playoffs in the opening round. The offense for the Jackets came from Lemke, who scored both of Waynesburg’s goals.

“The first goal was a very good bounce off Ribar’s dropkick and the goalie was off his line,” said Lemke. “I got the ball on net and scored.

On the second one, [Zack Benedict] made a good run down the line and set the ball across and I got it in.”

Waynesburg showed fight and grit after going down 4-1 and still tried to make the game relatively close. Point Park scored late to make it 5-2, but Waynesburg showed a lot of good things in a disappointing loss.

The Jackets return to action Friday when they take on Capital under the lights at 8 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio.

Waynesburg then returns home Wednesday when it hosts Marietta at home.

Following the contest against Marietta, the Jackets head back out on the road to face the University of Mount Union Sept. 20, followed by a date with Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio.

After the two-game road trip, Waynesburg then has a three-game homestand, where it will face Bluffton, Frostburg State and Grove City in the span of a week.

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Students discover Rewarded: Student's career opportunities good citizenship pays off at annual service fair

By REBECCA BURCHAM Copy Editor

Photo courtesy of Rebecca Lane

Lane teaches young children in Nassau, Bahamas in January 2014. This is just one example of her many experiences teaching underpriveleged children in other nations.

Bonner student receives recognition for her devotion to service

By ANNIE MCGLAUGHLIN For the Yellow Jacket

It was a rainy day, she had forgotten her umbrella and the school was 15 minutes away.

Rebecca Lane, senior early childhood and special education major, was on a mission trip in Jamaica, not in Waynesburg, when this experience occurred.

Lane, also a Bonner Scholar, has said she has devoted part of her life to serving oth-

ers. But that day in the rain, it was a little Jamaican boy that did the serving.

The boy, around nine years old, had followed her to the school wearing a poncho and tapped her on the shoulder when he finally reached her.

“We can share,” the boy said. He then held his poncho above Lane and himself as they continued the walk to the school.

“To me, that is what service represents – no matter what ethnicity, background

or culture you are from, everyone needs help,” said Lane. “That little boy taught me a lesson that day.”

Lane’s service work has taken her to several parts of the world while revealing moments like the one with the Jamaican boy.

The Waynesburg senior said she started serving in high school and said that her experiences in college made her passion to serve grow stronger.

In July, Lane received

recognition for her dedication when she received the Good Citizen Scholarship, an award that only nine people in Pennsylvania receive.

Lane has attended mission trips with Waynesburg and through both the Vira I. Heinz scholarship program and Bonner program to places such as Jamaica, the Bahamas and Nashville, Tennessee. She has also been able to work locally with the See BONNER on D2

S e v e n y ou n g a du lt s crowded around a single table, pressed close together so they could hear over the buzzing crowd as Katy Pretz told them about the service opportunities the Flenniken Public Library offered to them as Waynesburg University students.

These students were just a few of many who attended the annual Service Fair in the Stover Conference Room on Sept. 3.

There were 18 tables set up for the fair, which was hosted by the Center for Student Leadership.

Each table belonged to a different organization, all of which were handing out brochures and talking to students about opportunities for service in Greene Country.

“Serving is part of Waynesburg’s mission, and I think it’s a really good experience no matter what field students want to go in,” said Adrienne Tharp, Bonner coordinator.

“Whether they want to be nurses, or teachers, I think it’s just good to work with people from different backgrounds and different cultures.”

Tharp said the Center for Student Leadership has a large database of all the organizations they partner

with on a regular basis, so they were all invited to be the representatives at the fair.

Pretz, a librarian for the Flenniken Public Library, served as the representative for the organization at the Service Fair.

She explained how a statewide tutoring program called PA Forward is being instituted through state libraries.

The program’s initiative is to promote what are being called The Five Literacies, one of which is Health Literacy.

PA Forward is specifically promoting Health Literacy through student nursing volunteers.

“While we are looking for tutors, and people who are willing to work with teaching, reading and supporting learning, we are also looking for all of the nursing students who have come by, and there was quite a large group,” said Pretz.

The student volunteers have the opportunity to use the skills learned through their classes to educate the public, according to Pretz.

“Doing research is a part of [the nursing students’] program, and we are encouraging them to maybe do a program focusing on a specific health topic and getting that out to the pubSee VOLUNTEER on D2

Couple's divergent styles combine in exhibit Orientation redesign focuses on mission statement

By BRITTANY MCGARY For the Yellow Jacket

By LUKE CAMPBELL Editorial Assistant

Before the persistent studying of campus maps, tossing and turning in bed wondering if that all-important alarm is set or worrying about strutting into a college classroom for the first time, Waynesburg University hosted its freshmen orientation weekend.

New students stepped on campus for the first time Thursday morning for the start of what most wish to be a memorable collegiate career.

After hauling their belongings into their dorm rooms, students piled into Roberts Chapel for matriculation.

“It officially makes them a member of the Waynesburg family,” said Pat Bristor, associate dean of Students.

“Getting [students] in here early is an opportunity for freshmen and new students to get settled on campus and get acclimated to the environment.”

Bristor had assistance in planning the weekend from the Orientation Board who is composed of several upperclassmen. Those students took the responsibility of assigning orientation leaders to different events and helping to facilitate the activities.

However, this year they had a huge hand incorporating the different elements of the mission statement into the weekend.

“I thought it was effective because [students] got to understand the university’s mission while becoming acquainted with the campus and college life,” said Cara Petrone, senior forensic science major.

The following day, learning was the focus as freshmen attended their first Fiat

Lux class, played initiation games, had department meetings and individual advising meetings to get their schedule verified and confirmed. After a long day in the classroom, students participated in an on-campus scavenger hunt to familiarize themselves with their surroundings and build relationships.

“Even though it was really long I got to meet a lot of people,” said freshman Sam Chadwick.

Saturday might have been

“It officially makes them a part of the Waynesburg family."

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Associate Dean of Students

most beneficial for students and faculty as they made a trip to Ryerson Station State Park to participate in community service. Ten buses divided by Fiat Lux classes.

Faculty, upperclassmen, Bonner Scholars and the Ryerson staff accompanied everybody in picking up trash and pulling invasive species.

“The trip helped because that is what we are about at Waynesburg,” said Petrone.

“Students coming together and working to better our community and they had the opportunity to be a part of that their first week here.”

Bristor acknowledged there is always room for improvement in following years, but felt that all the events ran smoothly.

“It’s always kind of hectic whenever you have large numbers of people gathering and trying to orchestrate an event,” said Bristor. “We are constantly in the evaluation stage and know there is always room for improve-

On Sept. 8, the Benedum Art Gallery welcomed two artists. The artists, Brian and Laura Plank, have also been married for fourteen years.

Their love of art brought them together and now their work is being shown at Waynesburg University.

Brian Plank has always enjoyed cartoons, reading them in the daily paper as a kid.

His dream was to be a professional cartoonist. As he got older, that dream never diminished. However, he decided to major in political science during his freshmen year at Messiah College. After the first year, he realized that political science was not in his future and decided to switch his major to art.

Brian does a lot of collage work, taking random things and finding a way to make them unique.

“I like my art to be productive, not overwhelming,” said Brian Plank. “I also like to find funny things on Facebook and make them my own.”

Brian has an entire wall dedicated to social media, where he pokes fun at certain celebrities and even his family members. He is also a member of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists.

Laura Plank has always been an art enthusiast. She loved all the different textiles,

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Waynesburg University students observe art exhibits from couple Brian and Laura Plant, who hope to create a work of art together some day. and was always drawing or stories that she shared with Laura Plank is also influsewing. her friends. They have been enced by manuscripts from “I learned how to sew be- together ever since. the Bible, which two of her fore I could even hold a penBrian and Laura Plank’s major pieces conveyed. cil,” said Laura Plank. three daughters, Liliana, Vera Brian and Laura Plank This cemented her deci- Rose and Mary Ella were also hope to one day work on a sion to become an art major in attendance. piece together, as they were at Messiah College, where “It was great,” said Taylor inspired by another married she would also eventually Allen, one of the attendees. “I couple, Leo and Diane Dilmeet her husband. loved how creative each piece lon.

Brian Plank was a junior was. I especially liked [Brian Brian and Laura Plank and Laura Plank was a soph- Plank’s] social media pieces.” saw them speak before, givomore when they met. They Many of Laura’s pieces ing them the idea to posshared two classes together were linoleum cut, and a sibly work together as well and also studied with one an- couple were illuminated one day. other. Laura Plank worked manuscripts inspired by The “Brian and Laura in the school’s art gallery, Christmas.

Plank” art exhibit is the first which demanded very long The Planks make Christ- exhibit of the year at Wayneshours. Brian Plank would mas cards every year to send burg University, and runs go and visit her, overhearing to their family and friends. through Oct. 3.

Friday activities to encourage community

By ANNIE MCGLAUGHLIN For the Yellow Jacket

The student activities board has a new event planned for Friday nights during the fall semester.

Twice a month, an event appropriately called Friday Night Lights will be held at various places around campus.

The concept of the event,

brought to the student activities board by Mary Cummings and others, is to provide more weekend events and build a close community in Waynesburg.

It was then decided, by faculty advisor, Pat Bristor to call the event “Friday Night Lights.”

Although no football games will be played under the lights this time, the event

will include a multitude of different activities.

“We have smaller fires at our event, S’mores and More, but I’ve been trying to get a bigger type of fire for around four years now,” said Theresa Butler, special events cochair and senior accounting major. “My vision for the first event is very similar to the bonfire scene in the movie Grease.”

Butler also hopes for a decent turnout due to how large the event is as well, as it being held on a weekend night.

The first installment of “Friday Night Lights” was held on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at Purman Run. The Yellow Jacket football team had some players in attendance to have a “Meet and Greet” See FRIDAY on D2

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Pittsburgh Project.

In Greene County, she has also been involved with Young Life, Open Arms, Open Door and various elder care projects.

Originally, Lane was applying for a different scholarship and was on her way for a recommendation letter when she found out about the Good Citizen Scholarship.

She then filled out the necessay paperwork and went about the process.

Lane was the only representative from Waynesburg University at the assembly held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Over 40 schools were represented with one applicant each, and Lane was one of

Photo courtesy of Rebecca Lane

Lane communicates via smiles with a nonverbal youth at an orphanage called "Sophie's Place" in Kingston, Jamaica that was funded under Mustard Seed Communities. the nine chosen for this prestigious award.

“Serving is my spiritual

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lic,” Pretz said. “They get the experience of working with a larger group of people, not just one-on-one in a nursing situation, but in educating people.”

Pretz added that the students have a chance to enact change in the community.

“We would provide the venue, and the support and the marketing, and then [students] would be providing the information for our patrons to learn about specific health topics,” added Pretz.

According to Pretz, there was significant student interest in volunteering through PA Forward.

Tharp stated that partnering with organizations like those at the Service Fair is a great opportunity for students to become more familiar with Waynesburg, as well as the surrounding communities.

She added that service opportunities can provide students with valuable real world experience.

“A lot of our organizations don’t just have students at a desk answering phones,” said Tharp. “They’re actually meeting with clients, they’re doing real work and having real life work experience that looks fantastic on resumes.”

Tharp added that this type of work will be vital upon graduation.

“When students have that opportunity to start applying for jobs, this gives them

something they can talk about,” Tharp said. “It gives them a foot in the door compared to other people who didn’t have some of these experiences.”

Tharp, who coordinated the Service Fair for the first time this semester, said the service organizations were mostly from Greene County, with a few from Washington County and Fayette County.

She said the Service Fair gives sophomores, juniors and seniors in Service Learning classes a chance to explore service opportunities and become more familiar with a few of Waynesburg University’s community partners.

There were a handful of freshmen that attended as well, added Tharp, as Fiat Lux instructors encouraged their students to see the service opportunities available at the fair; freshmen have a service requirement for their Fiat Lux classes.

Despite several organizations being unable to attend the fair this year due to conflicts, Tharp still thinks the event was a resounding success.

“I think it was a great turnout from students,” said Tharp. “I know our partners were very excited. Some even said this was the most students that they’ve seen, so they are excited to have students working with them this semester, and hopefully continue to work with them throughout their time at Waynesburg.”

Friday: Students connect outside dorms Continued from D1

as well.

“It will be nice to see the football team come out and interact with the campus community,” said Butler.

The meet and greet helped promote the home football game the following day.

The event provided hot dogs, chips, s’mores and other campfire refreshments.

Corn hole and glow in the dark ultimate Frisbee were also among the activities being offered while the bonfire was blazing.

“It was a nice way to get everyone out of their dorm rooms on a Friday night and hang out with friends,” said Nicole Zimmel, junior early childhood education major and member of the student activities board. “We had a pretty decent turnout for it being the first time an event like this has been planned on campus. Therefore, I’m interested to see what other activities we decide to plan for the next events and hope for the same turnout.”

The next installment of the event will be held on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

Butler and Zimmel both

stated that this installment is going to take more of an artistic turn. The event’s planned activity will be called “Paint and Dip”. Zimmel explained that students can come to the event and paint on canvas while eating chips with various flavored dips.

“I think it will attract a lot of people due to it being a different type of event on campus,” said Zimmel.

“Friday Night Lights” will continue throughout the 2014 fall semester.

gift and passion,” said Lane.

“It’s my way of giving back to the world.”

Rebecca said her trip to Jamaica was the most rewarding and life changing of

all her endeavors. While in Jamaica, Lane was with children every weekday for two

months, and created a bond with each of them while making a lasting impact on their lives.

“I helped a child with cerebral palsy learn to walk and helped a girl with a hearing impediment sign to her caretaker,” said Lane.

Lane plans to apply for the Fulbright scholarship, a program of the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and hopefully get the opportunity to teach internationally upon her graduation this coming spring.

“Ultimately, my dream is to change the world. Realistically, that is not the case, but every day I am given the chance to change someone’s world,” said Lane. “I hope with the passions and talents God has given me I can do just that.”

Students reconnect after summer break

By GRANT LONG

For the Yellow Jacket

As the school year gets back into full swing, Waynesburg University students have been looking for opportunities to reconnect with friends. Last week, students gathered in Johnson Commons for S’mores and More.

About 120 students turned out in the commons on Sept.

4 for S’mores and music provided live by Chris Cauley.

Cauley was on NBC’s "The Voice" during season two.

He has recorded an album, which came out in America in 2013, that will be released in Japan later this month.

Cauley’s music, along with the relaxed atmosphere, allowed students some time to catch-up on the week with fellow classmates. Cauley sang several original songs, including a few from his CD, “My Turn.” Cauley also sold copies of the CD at the event.

Students enjoyed snacks, a campfire and the company of people they haven't seen in months. Several students also explained that the music was extremely enjoyable and made it a good evening.

“I’m a sophomore and I have never seen people get into the music as much as they did tonight,” said sophomore environmental science

Jeff Strider, Yellow Jacket

Students enjoy s'mores, a campfire and company as musician Chris Cauley plays several of his original songs from his album, "My Turn." major Paige Kubacka.

“It was a pleasure to have spent time with friends and listen to great music,” said sophomore early childhood education major Claudia Walalkovits.

“I really enjoyed his music and it would be awesome if he could come back,” said freshman nursing major Angelina Ortoleva.

To stay up to date with different events happening on and off campus, check out the MyConnect bulletin board, “The Toilet Paper," and various posting spots around campus.

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ACROSS

1. Junk email 5. “A Streetcar __ Desire” 10. Talks and talks and talks 14. Strauss of denim 15. Double-reed instru ments 16. Author __ Stanley Gardner 17. Fateful date for Caesar 18. Unlucky thing to draw 20. Poverty-stricken 22. Share and share __ 23. Banned apple spray 24. Solved, as a cryptogram 26. Tabletop game requiring steady hands 30. Witch trials town 31. Like a prof. emeritus 32. Narrate 36. Supermarket chain initials 37. McCain’s title 41. Pizzeria order 42. Male offspring 44. Univ. proctors, often 45. Seat of New York’s Oneida County 47. Go on strike, in slang 51. Vehement speeches 54. Have in mind 55. “I’ll do whatever you need” 56. “Language” that gave us “amscray” 60. Menace who destroyed houses made of the ends of 18, 26 & 47 Across 63. Common quitting time 64. List-shortening abbr.

65. “... had a farm, __”

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLE 66. Bullpen stats 67. Really annoy 68. Rose essence 69. Hankerings

DOWN

1. Got one’s uniform dirty, as a base runner 2. Feet pampering, briefly 3. State confidently 4. Error 5. “Never gonna happen” 6. Finds repugnant 7. Tie up in the harbor 8. At any time, to Frost

9. Summer hrs.

10. “Amscray!”

11. Extra Dry deodorant 12. Eubie of jazz 13. Embroidered, e.g.

19. Potato bag 21. Future prunes, perhaps 24. Weight loss plan 25. Opposite of endo26. Trident-shaped Greek letters 27. “Othello” villain 28. Scottish family 29. Garbage 33. Larger-than-life

34. Kiss from a dog 35. Grazing grounds 38. Suffix with major or Smurf 39. D.C. baseball team 40. Beyond the burbs 43. Shuffling gait

46. “30 Rock” creator 48. Brainstorm 49. Wife of 27-Down 50. Request earnestly, as mercy 51. Potato or yam 52. “Lord, __?”: Matthew

53. Fit for a king 56. Couplet creator 57. Michelin product 58. Tennis great Lendl 59. Mythical monster’s loch 61. Org. with narcs 62. Oscar Wilde’s forte

Check this space in the Sept. 18 issue for this week's crossword answers

THIS WEEK IN GREENE COUNTY HISTORY SEPTEMBER 20, 1915 On this date, the faculty of the college moved that “the matter be dropped” referring to a tampering of student records that was uncovered in June. No one was able to determine who had changed several student’s grades from F’s to B’s — and vice versa — and the faculty decided that finding the culprit was impossible. The motion carried, and the culprit was never identified.

EARLY SEPTEMBER, 1921 Frank N. Wolf was hired as athletic director, and mechanical engineering and Surveying professor, for a $2,000 per year salary. Wolf was to coach football, basketball and baseball, as well as develop intramural sports. He also built the football program a year ahead of schedule, fielding a varsity team in the same year he arrived.

SEPTEMBER 18, 1970 The Yellow Jacket staff temporarily suspended publication. The suspension was due to non-cooperation between a temporary review board and the newspaper staff. The review board had been implemented earlier in the year due to the use of obscene words — as well as a beer advertisement — appearing in print.

Source: “The Waynesburg College Story” by William H. Dusenberry

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THE BACK PAGE

10 Predictors of

S U E R G V E I L V L AL O C

By REBECCA BURCHAM

Editorial Assistant

SO YOU WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL DURING YOUR STAY AT WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY? A new set of indicators – identifying student skills, behaviors and other characteristics that predict future academic and workplace success – might just be a good place to start.

A recent survey conducted by the College & Career Readiness and Success Center at American Institutes for Research has put together a list of 10 tips that are – statistically – pointing students in the right direction.

The data collected and explained in the survey is a bit overwhelming – what kind of college student understands phrases like “longitudinal tracking mechanism?” – so let’s break it down and look at what factors seem to give students the best chance to graduate:

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Complete mathematics and English gateway courses and career exploration courses This just means that if you have passed your general education courses (or, for underclassmen, can pass) within your first two years of college with no problems, you are well on the right path to diving into your chosen major. Most of your majorcentric classes will be taken in your junior and senior years, so getting general education classes out of the way quickly and with no hassle is a great first step to college success.

Carry 15 credits per semester Around here, this translates to taking five three-credit classes a semester. Anything over 15 credits might seem like you’re being crushed by a mountain of stress and textbooks, while anything under 15 credits might prevent you from being able to graduate on time with all your friends. So basically, don’t overload yourself. Find a workload that fits the time you have, and go for it.

Attend an orientation program Freshman and transfer students at Waynesburg University are required to attend an orientation program before they begin their first semester, so any current Waynesburg student has accomplished this one. The AIR survey says that these types of programs “focus primarily on conative skill development and easing the transition process.” In other words, orientation gets you out there to meet new people, adapt to your new home and get primed for a successful academic campaign on campus.

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher This one is pretty self-explanatory: making the effort to keep your grades up is rewarding. A high GPA in high school can earn you admission to the college of your choice but the AIR report also indicates that maintaining your GPA throughout college is directly linked to graduating with your degree on schedule.

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Enroll immediately after high school graduation Get into the flow of college before all that stuff you learned in your senior year turns to mush. General education will seem much easier if you can remember the things you learned in high school like how to solve equations, how to convert measurements and how to write a research paper. It’s far less painful to remember those skills as opposed to relearning them.

Work less than 15 hours per week Too much work on top of too much homework will lead to drowning in an ocean of your own sweat and tears. Refer back to No. 2: find a workload that works for you, and you’ll make it out of college alive and well.

Participate in extracurricular activities Research for the AIR survey found that “involvement in extracurricular activities and membership in oncampus student organizations predict success in the form of sustained positive academic, psychological and civic engagement.” All those big words mean is that participating in collegiate sports or clubs can help your grades, your mood and your social skills. So put down the textbook for a while and go join the history club or play an intramural sport – having fun is a part of college success too!

Create high educational expectations You have to want it. You have to believe you can succeed.

You have to be willing to work for success. If you can do those three things, you’re setting yourself up for success. In the words of Dr. Joyce Brothers: “Success is a state of mind.

If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.”

Consider Summer Courses The AIR report used some pretty big words, including “enrollment in a baccalaureate transfer program” – which just means attending a community college and transferring the credits to a four-year institution. While this isn’t necessary by any means, taking a few summer courses at a community college near your hometown could ease your load during the academic year.

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Sources http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/predictors-college-success-683/2/

Know what you want to do (or, at least think about it) Know what you want to do with your life after school. Do you want to be an architect? Police officer? Dolphin trainer? It doesn’t matter what it is, but if you have an idea for your future career, you’ll be better prepared to plan your college classes around that career path.

http://www.ccrscenter.org/sites/default/files/CCRS%20Center_Predictors%20of%20Postsecondary%20Success_final_0.pdf (“Predictors of Postsecondary Success,” conducted by the College & Career Readiness & Success Center at American Institutes for Research)

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